Group Lead - Day Shipping/Windows

JELD-WEN, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products company in Sacramento is seeking a Group Lead for Day Shipping/Windows. This position involves overseeing daily operations, coordinating team activities, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met in a production environment. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and familiarity with Lean principles. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health insurance and paid vacation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k program

Paid vacation up to 15 days annually

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems effectively.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations on the production floor.
• Coordinate team activities and maintain production flow.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Assist in dispatch and customer service coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

Visual management tools

JEM tools

Job description

Position

Group Lead - Day Shipping/Windows at JELD-WEN is seeking to join our Distribution Division to provide value-added goods and services to our customers. American Building Supply (ABS), a subsidiary of JELD-WEN, is a wholesale supplier of doors, door hardware, windows, and millwork.

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees in 24 countries. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows.

Position Summary

The Shipping Lead oversees daily operations on the production floor. This role coordinates team activities, maintains production flow, and ensures quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement through Lean management principles.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Leading morning stretches and setting a positive tone for the day.
• Assigning team members to starting positions and adjusting labor allocation throughout the day.
• Supervising and directing operations personnel on the warehouse floor.
• Evaluating, coaching, and disciplining staff as needed.
• Training new and existing staff on procedures and expectations.

Production Oversight

• Tracking and maintaining visual management tools, including hour-by-hour boards.
• Monitoring progress toward daily production goals using JEM tools.
• Assisting with production tasks when necessary.
• Working with facility leadership to implement process improvements aligned with Lean principles.

Logistics & Customer Service

• Assisting in dispatch, scheduling and coordinating job site deliveries and production order flow.
• Providing customer service via phone, email, and will-call.
• Communicating customer needs with drivers, sales, and operations teams.
• Pulling and loading materials for shipments and maintaining window delivery schedules.

Quality & Safety

• Ensuring accuracy of shipping materials and paperwork.
• Maintaining a safe and organized working environment.

Other Duties

• Performing other tasks assigned to support production and operational goals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems effectively.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to use visual management tools.

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/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 Trusted Companies.

What We Offer

Investing in People is a core value. JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Vacation accrues up to 15 days annually, with ten paid holidays. Eligible for programs including 401k, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

Expected pay for this role is between $26.80 to $29.61 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on protected characteristics. JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.