Plant Manager

Jobtailor; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JELD-WEN is seeking a senior plant operations leader to manage all plant activities and drive continuous improvement. You will oversee safety, quality, budgets, and cross-functional coordination with R&D and Engineering to meet production goals.

Successful candidates have 7–10 years of manufacturing leadership, a strong financial acumen, and proven Lean/SQDCI implementation experience in a millwork environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering (or equivalent) required.
• 7–10 years in manufacturing leadership, preferably in sawmill/millwork.
• Strong knowledge of finance, quality control systems, and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all plant operations and production at the facility.
• Drive KPIs including SQDCI, TPS, OTD and CI activities.
• Coordinate with Managers to achieve objectives using LEAN processes.
• Establish and monitor safety, production and quality standards.
• Develop and control the plant budget to maximize profits.
• Hire, train, develop and appraise staff; coach managers.
• Oversee safety and preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

SQDCI knowledge

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Associate’s degree with 10+ years managerial experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

• Manage all plant operations and overall production at the manufacturing facility
• Drive JELD-WEN KPIs, including SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement activities
• Coordinate plant activities with Production and Departmental Managers to achieve manufacturing objectives using LEAN processes
• Establish and monitor plant safety, production, and quality performance standards
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to develop scopes of work and specifications
• Develop, control, and implement the plant budget to maximize profits
• Control operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and capital assets/projects
• Work with R&D and support departments to test and implement new materials
• Coordinate plant and production activities through strategic planning with the Director of Operations and VPO
• Oversee safety and preventative maintenance programs and drive safety procedures
• Coordinate shop-floor organization with Process Engineering personnel
• Hire, train, develop, and appraise staff
• Coach and mentor managerial personnel and instill cultural values across plant personnel
• Drive continuous-improvement methods

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 equivalent combination of education/experience at management’s discretion
• 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, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and drive manufacturing process improvement techniques through the production process
• Advanced knowledge and experience in SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• LEAN manufacturing and production process experience
• Proficiency 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
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and purchasing
• Ability to read and interpret product drawings and schematics
• Travel up to 15% +/-

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing plant operations, driving continuous improvement, and implementing LEAN manufacturing processes. Proficient in financial management, safety compliance, and team leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• LEAN Manufacturing Experience
• SQDCI Knowledge
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Plant Safety Standards
• Budget Management

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Quality Control Systems
• Technical Aptitude
• Engineering Principles
• Accounting Knowledge
• Product Drawings Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Advanced Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Coaching and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
• OSHA Health and Safety Standards Knowledge

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• Sawmill Industry
• Millwork Industry
• Production Objectives
• Strategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Applicable Software Applications