Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Jeld-Wen • Sidman, PA

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About The Position

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations to join our growing team. Under the direction of the Production Manager, this position will manage and implement the activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELD-WEN's Mission Statement. This position will work with 'Lead' employees and is responsible for providing direct leadership to some 'Lead' employees and their subordinates in their assigned areas of production in support of plant operations, goals, and objectives. Position acts as a liaison between upper management and the rank and file hourly employees providing timely feedback up and down the organizational hierarchy. This position directly supervises all production and production support operations and drives SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI activities and initiatives during the process. Proactively and regularly develops and manages team member's performance and capabilities, based upon company Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Assures team activities, equipment, facilities, and personnel are operated and maintained in a manner consistent with plant production goals and objectives, as established by the Plant Manager, Production Manager, and other managerial personnel, inclusive of corporate goals and objectives. Assist the Plant Manager and Production Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards in accordance with SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies. Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment, and/or make recommendations and adjustments to plant facilities and equipment to the Plant and Production Managers when necessary, in conjunction with CI initiatives, goals/objectives. Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives in accordance with JELD-WEN's Mission Statement. Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs. Assists in development, and implements safety awareness programs, communicates safety issues, corrects safety-related problems, and assists in investigations into safety-related issues as needed and as directed. Assists in the performance evaluations of staff, and assists in proactive actions of subordinate personnel on an annual, bi-annual, or as-needed basis. May perform other or specified duties as directed by the Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Production Manager, or other appropriate supervisory personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field.
• 1 to 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry.
• 5 to 7 years of applicable work experience.
• 7 to 10 years of applicable work experience in the window and door industry.
• Knowledge of raw materials for door and window applications.
• Fundamental knowledge of production and manufacturing process improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team skills and ability to coach and develop work teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of JELD-WEN's Mission Statement and corporate goals.
• Strong knowledge of door and window production machines and tools.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement activities on the shop floor following established procedures.
• Provide direct leadership to 'Lead' employees and their subordinates.
• Act as a liaison between upper management and hourly employees.
• Supervise all production and production support operations.
• Drive SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI activities and initiatives.
• Develop and manage team member's performance based on KPIs.
• Ensure team activities, equipment, and personnel are maintained according to production goals.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety awareness programs.
• Assist in performance evaluations of staff.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Generous leave policies.
• Retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Wood Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree