Production Control Manager

About the role

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Production Control Manager to join our growing team. The purpose of this role is to perform highly responsible administrative duties under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Works with top management in scheduling, bookkeeping, and coordination of meetings, projects, and product and customer oriented issues.
• Oversees and/or assists in the management of Inside Sales, Production Control, Order Entry, Scheduling, and Materials Management positions and processes.
• Manages the reception areas of their respective facilities to ensure effective customer relations, telephone, and mail communications both internally and externally to maintain the professional image of JELD-WEN at all times.
• Oversees and/or partakes in the negotiations and purchase of office supplies and furniture, office equipment, etc., for the entire staff/plant in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the facilities day-to-day operations.
• Attends regular staff meetings with top management and disseminates non-confidential information to subordinate personnel as needed.
• Assists in the performance reviews of staff, and assists in corrective actions of staff on an annual, bi-annual, or on an as needed basis.
• Participates as needed in special department projects as determined by the Plant Manager, or other appropriate supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred and one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment; or Associates Degree in a related field and three (3) to five (5) years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the door and window industry as determined by management.
• Prior knowledge and experience with SAP.
• Some basic knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques, preferably at JELD-WEN or the door and window industry, including Inside Sales, Production Control, Order Entry, Scheduling, and Materials Management in general.
• Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing and ability to translate to office culture.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem solving skills.
• Strong team skills, including the ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training.
• The ability to motivate/empower others, and resolve conflict.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other JELD-WEN associated computer software and hardware applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day. May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars and training.

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.