Plant Manager

About the role

JELD-WEN is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all plant operations, focusing on production and driving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and KPIs
• Coordinate plant activities by working with Production and Departmental Managers to ensure timely, cost-effective manufacturing objectives
• Establish overall plant performance for safety, production, and quality standards
• Develop, control, and implement the plant budget to maximize profits by utilizing SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI initiatives
• Implement cost-effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and manage capital projects
• Work with R&D and Engineering in developing scope of work
• Oversee the implementation of safety, preventative maintenance, and driving safety procedures
• Incorporate 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% +/+

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

Qualifications

Competitive compensation & benefits packages are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, ten paid holidays, a 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program. The expected pay range for this role is between $136,400.00 to $227,400.00 per year.

Benefits

• Mutual trust and workplace flexibility
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

$136,400.00 to $227,400.00 per year

Schedule

Full-time