Group Lead - Day Shipping/Windows

Jeld-Wen Inc. • CA

98d • $26 - $29

About The Position

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Group Lead - Day Shipping/Windows to join our growing team. 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 a position available for Group Lead – Day Shipping/Windows to assist our Distribution Division in providing value-added goods and services to our customers. 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.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems effectively.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to use visual management tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading morning stretches and sets a positive tone for the day.
• Assign team members to their starting positions and adjust labor allocation throughout the day.
• Supervise and direct operations personnel on the warehouse floor.
• Evaluate, coach, and discipline staff as needed.
• Train new and existing staff on procedures and expectations.
• Track and maintain visual management tools, including hour-by-hour boards.
• Monitor progress toward daily production goals using JEM tools.
• Assist with production tasks when necessary.
• Work with facility leadership to implement process improvements aligned with Lean management ideals.
• Assist in dispatch, scheduling and coordinating job site deliveries and production order flow.
• Provide customer service via phone, email, and will-call.
• Communicate customer needs with drivers, sales, and operations teams.
• Pull and load materials for shipments and maintain window delivery schedules.
• Monitor shipping & production supplies across departments.
• Ensure accuracy of shipping materials and paperwork.
• Maintain a safe and organized working environment.
• Perform other tasks assigned to support production and operational goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Accrual of up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually.
• Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan.
• Prescription Drug Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Discount Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees