Plant Manager

About the role

JELD-WEN is seeking a Plant Manager to join their growing team. The Plant Manager will oversee all plant operations, focusing on production, safety, and quality, while aligning with JELD-WEN’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Values, Mission Statement, and KPIs.
• Coordinate all plant activities by working with Production and Departmental Managers to ensure timely, cost-effective completion of manufacturing objectives using LEAN manufacturing processes.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for safety, production, and quality standards.
• Work with R&D and Engineering in developing scope of work/specs.
• Develop and control plant budget to maximize profits by utilizing JELD-WEN’s operating systems (JOS), SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI initiatives.
• Implement cost-effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and manage capital assets/projects.
• Work with R&D and support departments in testing and implementing new materials and product lines.
• Coordinate plant and production activities through strategic planning with Director of Operations and the VPO, ensuring alignment with KPIs.
• Oversee the implementation of safety and preventative maintenance programs, driving safety procedures and plant cleanliness.
• Incorporate shop floor organization with applicable Process Engineering personnel to ensure production processes are effective.
• Hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively.
• Read/interpret product drawings and schematics.
• Coach/mentor managerial personnel and instill cultural values in all plant personnel.
• Show superior motivational skills, ability to train, and drive CI methods.
• Travel up to 15% +/-

Qualifications

• 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 millwork industry.
• Strong knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems, and standards.
• Advanced leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and drive manufacturing process improvement techniques through the production process.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, JELD-WEN Operating Systems (JOS), SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• LEAN manufacturing and production process experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other applicable software applications.
• Strong knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance.

Skills

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and purchasing.

Benefits

JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages, including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

Pay

Competitive compensation package is offered.

Schedule

This is an onsite role and based in Pataskala, Ohio.