Group Lead
About The Position
JELD-WEN is hiring a Group Lead - Production to support American Building Supply’s Distribution division. The role helps provide value-added goods and services to customers and, depending on assignment, includes leading employees on a designated shift as well as performing production and warehouse duties. The Group Lead supports safe, productive operations, coordinates work with management, communicates between management and operators, and contributes to continuous improvement. Other work may include inspecting incoming loads, handling materials and inventory, operating production machines, preparing doors, and staging and packaging finished products for delivery.
Requirements
- Ability to perform math and use basic handheld measuring tools.
- Strong experience using a tape measure to 1/16-inch precision and calipers.
- Comprehensive tool knowledge.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial machine operator experience.
- Past experience in commercial woodworking, such as doors, millwork, or cabinets.
- Past experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- General knowledge of building materials.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and productivity of employees assigned to the designated shift.
- Coordinate work activities with management.
- Participate in continuous improvement processes, including SQDCI Board activities and Gemba Walks.
- Read and interpret the production schedule.
- Ensure facility security during designated shift hours.
- Ensure safety, manufacturing, and quality procedures are followed.
- Enable effective communication between management and operators.
- Train new employees and coach existing employees.
- Investigate and report incidents.
- Perform general warehouse duties as needed.
- Inspect incoming loads.
- Check shipping documents for correct customer information.
- Perform the start-of-shift preventative maintenance inspection.
- Assist with inventory cycle counts as needed.
- Prepare and handle materials.
- Operate small and large machines in the production of doors.
- Prepare doors for production.
- Stage and package finished products for delivery.
- Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and follow prescribed safety rules.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Up to 15 days of vacation leave accrued annually
- Ten paid holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
