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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field or Associate’s degree in a related field with 10 years’ experience in a managerial capacity at JELD-WEN may be substituted for advanced degrees or an equivalent combination of education/experience at the discretion of management
• 7-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the sawmill and millwork industry
• Strong knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems
• Advanced leadership, technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and drive manufacturing process improvement techniques
• Advanced knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI initiatives
• LEAN manufacturing and production process experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other applicable software applications
• Strong knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles
• Advanced knowledge of management principles

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and KPI's
• Coordinates plant activities by working with Production and Departmental Managers to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost-effective manner using LEAN manufacturing processes
• Establishes overall plant performance for safety, production, and quality standards
• Works with R&D and Engineering in developing scope of work
• Direct plant operations in accordance with KPI’s
• Develops, controls and implements the plant budget to maximize profits by utilizing SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI initiatives
• Implements cost-effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages and manages capital projects
• Work with R&D and support in testing and implementing new materials and product lines
• Coordinates plant and production activities through planning to ensure objectives are aligned with KPI’s
• Oversee the implementation of safety, preventative maintenance and driving safety procedures
• Incorporates shop floor organization with applicable Engineering personnel, to ensure effective production processes
• Hire and develop staff
• Ability to read/interpret product drawings and schematics
• Ability to coach managerial personnel, and instill cultural values
• Superior motivational skills, ability to train/drive CI methods
• Travel up to 15% +/-

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• ten paid holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program