Production Manager

Description

• Provides leadership and training to Group Managers and other plant personnel to meet corporate Key Performance Indicators and Continuous Improvement goals and objectives.
• This position will supervise all production operations including, but not limited to, Machining, Assembly, Facility and Production Support, Material Handling and Maintenance in support of plant operations, and corporate goals and objectives.
• Coordinate plant activities as directed by the Plant Manager, through planning with the Group Managers, and act as a liaison between plant managers and the rank and file hourly employees up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• Ensures shop floor organization, production fluidity, safety, and plant cleanliness, and implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs as needed.
• Assist in controlling/minimizing labor overtime, premium freight/repair expenses.
• Proactively and regularly develops and manages team member’s performance and capabilities, based upon company Key Performance Indicators.
• Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position will manage the activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment. Recommend to the Plant Manager, Engineering, and Research & Development the need for new equipment/facilities as needed.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate plant activities to include fulfilling sales orders, shipping and receiving, meeting JIT inventory requirements, and delivered manufactured products in a timely fashion utilizing SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives during the process.
• Assist the Plant Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards, and is the driving force behind SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist the Plant Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality standards working with CI teams.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and Key Performance Indicators.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement.

Requirements

• Superb leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive manufacturing process improvement techniques throughout the production process in a skillful and deliberate manner.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, preferably for door and window applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and production related schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy to include rank and file, staff, Group Managers, and Plant Managers.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications used on the plant floor and in production processes.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field and three to five years experience in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry.
• A combination of related college work, and seven to ten years of applicable work experience at JELD-WEN, at the discretion of management.
• Excellent team skills, including the ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training on Continuous Improvement methods and initiatives to subordinates.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems and standards.
• Advanced knowledge of door and window production machines and tools.
• Must possess a sound understanding of management principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities on a daily basis.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, OTD, TPS, and Continuous Improvement methodologies and activities.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field and five to seven years experience in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry.
• Superior motivational skills to empower others, and to resolve conflict.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance