Group Lead

Jeld-Wen Inc. • Garland, TX

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About The Position

JELD-WEN is hiring a Group Lead, also described in the posting as a Distribution Team Leader. Depending on assignment, the role supports shift operations and warehouse or door-production activities. The Group Lead helps ensure employee safety and productivity, coordinates activities with management, supports continuous improvement, communicates between management and operators, and trains and coaches employees. The role also involves warehouse tasks, material handling, machine operation, preparing doors for production, and staging and packaging finished products for delivery. Employees are expected to maintain clean, orderly work areas and equipment and follow safety rules.

Requirements

• Ability to perform math and use basic handheld measuring tools.
• Strong experience using a tape measure with 1/16-inch accuracy and calipers.
• Comprehensive tool knowledge.
• Ability to work well 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 is 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 start-of-shift preventative maintenance inspections.
• Assist with inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Prepare and handle materials.
• Operate small and large machines in door production.
• Prepare doors for production.
• Stage and package finished products for delivery.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and equipment and follow prescribed safety rules.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages, which typically include medical and dental coverage, generous leave policies, and a retirement program; specific benefits may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed