Group Lead - 2nd Shift

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Garland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JELD-WEN is seeking a Special Cell Group Lead for their Garland, TX facility. This role operates on the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, and is eligible for shift differential pay. JELD-WEN is a global leader in door and window manufacturing, with a significant presence worldwide. The Group Lead is responsible for ensuring the safety, productivity, and security of employees during their assigned shift, while also upholding all safety, manufacturing, and quality procedures. This position involves training new employees, coaching existing ones, investigating incidents, and coordinating work activities with management. The role also includes participation in continuous improvement initiatives, reading production schedules, inspecting incoming loads and shipping documents, performing preventative maintenance, assisting with inventory, and preparing materials. Additionally, the Group Lead will operate machinery, prep and operate doors for production, and stage and package finished products. Maintaining a clean and orderly work area and adhering to safety rules are essential in all functions. Other general production and warehouse duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

Commercial machine operator experience a definite plus
Past experience in commercial woodworking (doors, millwork, cabinets, etc.)
Past experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment
General knowledge of building materials
Can perform math and use basic hand-held measuring tools
Strong experience with tape measure (1/16) and calipers
Comprehensive tool knowledge
Works well in a fast-paced, team environment
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds
Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees assigned to designated shift
Ensure security of facilities during designated shift hours
Ensure all safety, manufacturing, and quality procedures are followed
Enable effective communications between management and operators
Train new employees and coach existing employees
Investigate and report all incidents
Coordinate work activities with management
Participate in Continuous Improvement processes, such as SQDCI Board & Gemba Walks
Read and interpret production schedule
Inspect incoming loads
Check shipping documents for correct customer information
Perform start of shift preventative maintenance inspection
Assist in inventory cycle counts as needed
Material preparation and material handling
Operate small and large machines in the production of doors
Prep doors for production
Stage and package finished product for delivery
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety rules
Other general production and warehouse duties as needed