Plant Manager

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors.

About the role

As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing all plant operations. This position has overall responsibility for production at their respective manufacturing facility, and for driving JELD-WEN’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), including, but not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement for their respective product line.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and KPI's
• Coordinate 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
• Establish overall plant performance for safety, production, and quality standards
• Work with R&D and Engineering in developing scope of work
• Direct plant operations in accordance with KPI’s
• 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 support in testing and implementing new materials and product lines
• Coordinate 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
• Incorporate shop floor organization with applicable Engineering personnel, to ensure effective production processes
• Hire and develop staff
• Read and interpret product drawings and schematics
• Coach managerial personnel, and instill cultural values
• Demonstrate superior motivational skills, ability to train and 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, and 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, but 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families
• Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy (time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons agreed upon with manager)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

Expected pay for this role is between $136,400 to $227,400 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.