Production Supervisor

JELD-WEN, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JELD-WEN, a global leader in building products, is looking for a Production Supervisor to support manufacturing operations in Grand Rapids. This role involves leading a team, managing production efficiency, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a college degree or equivalent experience and strong leadership qualities to improve operational performance while upholding safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Medical & dental benefits

Generous leave policies

Retirement program

Qualifications

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to leadership.
• Manufacturing experience and knowledge of lean principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production activities on the shop floor following established procedures.
• Supervise production operations while driving performance based on KPIs.
• Implement safety programs and assist in workforce development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Accountability

Education

B.A. or equivalent from a four-year college

5 years related experience

Job description

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JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our growing team.

Summary:Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager, the Supervisor, Manufacturing Operationsis responsible for managing and implementing all production operations and shop activities.Working also with the Plant and Assistant Plant Manager’s where applicable, this position is a key driver of JELD-WEN’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), including, but not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI’s) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under the direction of the Production Manager, this position will manage andimplementthe activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement.
• This position will work with “Lead” employees and is responsible for providing direct leadership to some “Lead” employees and their subordinates in their assigned areas of production in support of plant operations, goals and objectives.
• Position acts as a Liaison between upper management and the rank and file hourly employees providing timely feedback up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• This position directly supervises all production and production support operations, and drives SQDCI, TPS, OTD and CI activities and initiatives during the process.
• Proactively and regularly develops and manages team member’s performance and capabilities, based upon company Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Assures team activities, equipment, facilities, and personnel are operated and maintained in a manner consistent with plant production goals and objectives, as established by the Plant Manager, Production Manager, and other managerial personnel, inclusive of corporate goals and objectives.
• Assist the Plant Manager and Production Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards in accordance with SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
• Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment, and/or make recommendations and adjustments to plant facilities and equipment to the Plant and Production Managers when necessary, in conjunction with CI initiatives, goals/objectives.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
• Assists in workforce development, implements safety awareness programs, communicates safety issues, corrects safety related problems, and assists in investigations into safety related issues as needed and as directed.
• Assists in the performance evaluations of staff, and assists in proactive actions of subordinate personnel on an annual, bi-annual, or on an as needed basis.
• May perform other or specified duties as directed by the Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Production Manager, or other appropriate supervisory personnel.

Qualifications:

• B.A. or equivalent from a four-year college; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills along with a sense of urgency and personal accountability.
• Some mechanical aptitude is required, as well as basic computer knowledge.
  Manufacturing experience and knowledge of lean manufacturing process principles preferred.
• Self-motivated and a good leader that has a strong personal commitment to becoming a great leader.
• Must be ready and available to work all shifts.

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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. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically 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.

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