Production Shift Supervisor

JELD-WEN, Inc.; Penrith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in door manufacturing is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor for its Penrith location. This pivotal role involves managing teams in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement, and championing safety. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a proven track record in manufacturing, and a safety-first mentality. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 7.5% pension

Medicash health plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to inspire and drive a team towards targets.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive production activities towards world-class performance.
• Pro-active safety management and improvement.
• Maintain performance and contributions of team members.
• Continuous improvement of production processes.

Skills

Experience managing multi-disciplined teams

Track record of delivering PSQDCI results

Positive can-do attitude

Safety-first mentality

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader in door manufacturing? Do you have experience managing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to be part of a business undergoing transformation and growth?

Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith – the European flagship for UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is a pivotal time to join us. We’re currently recruiting multiple Production Shift Supervisors to lead our Assembly, Finishing, Goods In and Despatch teams. With a third production line launching in early 2026, we’re expanding our capabilities and driving operational excellence. As a Production Shift Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of this journey – leading your team, championing safety, and delivering outstanding results.

Start Date: 5th January 2026
Location: Penrith
Shifts: Rotating 3-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am)
Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus BH, up to 7.5% pension, Medicash health plan, and career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Drive production activities towards world-class performance; make continuous improvement standard practice; inspire your team towards hitting their targets.
• Safety management and improvement. Pro-active SIO approach.
• Maintain connection between hourly boards and the Value Stream PSQDCI Gemba board.
• Management of team members’ performance and contributions, including absenteeism and discipline.
• Continuous improvement of production processes impacting quality and productivity.
• Be responsible for the value stream product quality standards and the continuous improvement of these standards through system compliance and demonstrable 3c prioritisation and achievement.
• Drive the 5S programme – maintain the 5S standards and enforce high standards of compliance.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of managing a multi-disciplined team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A proven track record of delivering PSQDCI results
• A positive can-do attitude and a motivational approach to teamwork
• A safety-first mentality

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

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. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages.

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.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.