Supervisor, Production Operation

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Supervisor, Production Operation to join our growing team.

Manufacturing Team Members

Shifts – Days

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…

Hiring Now – Immediate need for a new Manufacturing Team Member

American Building Supply (ABS), a subsidiary of Jeld Wen, and one of the Nation’s largest wholesale suppliers of Doors, Door Hardware, Windows, and Millwork, currently has positions available for Production Supervisor to assist our Distribution division in providing value-added goods and services to our customers. This position will support our Architectural Components Division – Aluminum Framing.

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows.

General description of duties:

• Comply with JELD-WEN EH&S requirements, legal requirements including policies, standards, rules, and programs
• Ensure that standards for product quality, equipment and operational performance are maintained and enhanced, and that cost effective technology is used to maximize productivity utilizing SQDCI, TPS, OTD and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies, activities, and procedures
• Manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and plant performance measures
• Advise production manager on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances, etc. Ensure that plant employees are adhering to JELD-WEN policies and procedures and administering practices in a fair and equitable manner consistent with same
• Implements strategic programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, quality, workplace safety, and customer expectations
• Generates monthly reports to effectively communicate program contributions, lead-times, on-time delivery, continuous improvement efforts, and manufacturing issues and needs
• Maintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
• Produces products by establishing production planning systems, maintaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, and improving products and processes
• Provides leadership needed to ensure that product quality meets product specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plant
• Ensures efficient utilization of plant personnel and equipment to meet productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting the plants business goals from stated targets
• Leads a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing and executing the business strategy
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Preferred:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy
• Ability to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this position

Other important qualifications:

• Customer service oriented
• Positive outgoing attitude
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, excellent work habits
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Promote and maintain a TEAM atmosphere

Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment is preferred, but not required.

What we offer

• As well as a safe, challenging & fast paced working environment
• Competitive Benefits, including Paid Time Off, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k and Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to cross-train, enhance your skillset and advance your career

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. JELD-WEN does not accrue time off for salaried positions. We believe in mutual trust and workplace flexibility, therefore appropriate time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons will be agreed upon with your manager per our Flexible Paid Time Off Policy. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.​

The compensation range for this position is $69,500.00 to $115,800.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and business needs. In locations with specific compensation requirements based on state or local laws, compensation offered will meet or exceed those requirements.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.