Group Manager

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Group Manager to join our growing team.
As a Group Manager at JELD-WEN, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing team and will be responsible for managing and implementing all production operations and shop activities. You will manage production operations related to preparing, cutting, machining, assembling, glazing, and packaging of products. This is an exceptional opportunity to be 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. You will report directly to the Plant Manager.
This is an onsite role and is based in our Coral Springs, FL Facility.
What You Will Do

• Coordinating plant activities by serving as a liaison between the production manager and hourly employees
• Driving continuous Improvement activities that create efficiency and productivity.
• Managing labor and material resources to meet production targets including capacity planning and scheduling.
• Supervising the maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Continuously promoting and initiating Safety improvements in the plant including managing safety data reporting and actions in the EH&S reporting system.
• Training site employees on environmental, health & safety requirements
• Identifying environmental, health & safety risks and hazards in the workplace and implementing prevention programs
• Conducting environmental, health & safety inspections in the workplace

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in a related field and one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, to be determined by plant management.
• Some related college work and five (5) to seven (7) years of applicable work experience, to be determined by plant management.
• At least seven (7) to ten (10) years of applicable work experience in the window and door industry, to be determined by plant management.
• Knowledge of raw materials, preferably for door and window applications.
• Fundamental knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, OTD, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and activities.

How You Stand Out

• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive manufacturing process improvement techniques throughout the production process in a skillful and deliberate manner.
• Strong team skills, including the ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training on CI methods and initiatives to subordinates.
• The ability to motivate/empower others, and resolve conflict, and possess a basic understanding of management principles and concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• Basic understanding of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and overall corporate goals and objectives, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Strong knowledge of door and window production machines and tools.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities on a daily basis.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications.

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Who We Are
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products, offering one of the broadest selections of windows, interior and exterior doors, and wall systems. JELD-WEN delivers a differentiated customer experience, providing construction professionals with durable, energy-efficient products and labor-saving services that help them maximize productivity and create beautiful, secure spaces for all to enjoy. The JELD-WEN team is driven by innovation and committed to creating safe, sustainable environments for customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe; and Corinthian®, Stegbar®, and Breezway® in Australia.
In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’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, retirement program, etc.
JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Job Type: Full-time