Group Lead

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Kentwood, MI

18h

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Group Lead performs specialized production-support tasks and provides leadership in manufacturing and assembly operations for doors. The role uses hand tools, machinery, equipment, and inspection equipment, and assists across all phases of production to support plant operations and production goals. The Group Lead guides the production team, coordinates work with management, and helps maintain production flow. Responsibilities include checking equipment at the start of each shift, communicating production schedules and work expectations, arranging components and doors, maintaining inventory as needed, and supporting shift startup, shutdown, cleanup, and preparation for the next shift. The Lead mentors and trains associates on policies, procedures, standard work, and safety practices, and must promptly address and report unsafe conditions or injuries. This is a full-time position requiring regular attendance. The role may also involve assisting in other areas throughout the facility. Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection as needed, gloves as needed, and safety-toe shoes.

Requirements

1–3 years of Lead/Coordinator experience.
Forklift certified.
Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 100 pounds.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods.
Proficient in operating all necessary equipment.
Close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently able to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Occasionally able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Ability to guide daily production-team efforts and communicate clearly.
Ability to follow instructions, management direction, company policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret production schedules and other production-related documents.
Coordinate work activities with management.
Understand basic machine functions and set up machines according to the production schedule.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable product conditions.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, and follow safety regulations.
Assist in all facets and phases of production and guide associates in plant operations.
Check equipment at the beginning of each shift; ensure deficiencies are corrected before associates operate equipment.
Communicate verbally with the team and review the production schedule at the beginning of and during the shift.
Find and deliver components and doors throughout the shift to complete schedules and maintain production flow.
Return unused goods to the storage area and manage product inventory as needed.
Verify teammates are present, review the SQDCI board, conduct stretches, begin production within 10 minutes of start time, oversee cleanup, and set up for the next shift.
Mentor, train, and lead associates on company policies, procedures, standard work, safety procedures, and workplace practices.
Stop unsafe conditions or work practices and immediately report unsafe conditions or injuries to the group manager.
Assist in other areas throughout the facility as required.
Operate necessary equipment safely, including a forklift.