Group Lead

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Group Lead to join our growing team.

 

This position reports to John Neill at the METRO Building 

  

Summary / Objective 

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Manager the Lead is responsible in leading the team at start up (cover previous day’s results, needs of our area, targets for the day/week and ensure stretches are complete). Support one or more areas such as:  Warehouse, Shipping, Assembly and/or Final Processing.  Participates in the planning, scheduling, manufacturing of doors, shipping and/or warehouse area.  Update and be prepared to present your areas SQDCI boards at Gemba. Assist with engagement plans for the team.  

  

Essential functions 

• Ensure hour x hour boards are kept up. Hour x hour actions will be driven by missed goals and opportunities, those actions will be listed on the SQDCI boards, Pareto actions and drive RAIL’s from tallest poles. 
• Maintain a safe working environment.  Hold self and other associates accountable to JELD-WEN policies and procedures. 
• Begin work 15 minutes prior to shift with the expectation to gather necessary information from all pertinent departments necessary to plan for the day. 
• Complete a shift to shift Pass Down. 
• Breaks must be taken in a timely manner to comply with local and state laws. 
• 5S Tracked and improvement activities maintained. 
• Hot batches are to be started within 30 minutes of receipt.  
• Ensure schedule is adhered to and any issues are escalated to Group Manager.  
• Breaks, lunch times and tracking of excessive time away from workstations for your team will fall under your responsibility to escalate.  
• Follow escalation process.  Communicate when a manufacturing line has been shut down for 30 minutes or more 
• Responsible at the end of the shift for: 

• Collecting and verifying area scrap and ct/cf sheets 
• Assisting Group Manager with daily reports as needed 
• Update schedule attainment board and SQDCI board 

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with all personnel. 
• Maintain cross training matrix for Team. 
• Celebrate wins with the team. 
• Share associate achievements with Supervisor and recommend rewards. 
• Conforms with safety regulations per plant policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. 

• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to appropriate supervision 
• Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

  

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; 
• At least 5 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse and/or shipping environment or a combination of experience and education. 
• At least 2 years of Lead or Supervisor experience or equivalent experience 
• Systemic problem solver uses logic to resolve root cause problems.  
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office) 
• Must have the ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality together with a clear vision of business needs 
• Must have/be able to receive a DOT Medical card no later than 3 weeks after hire date.

 

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN 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. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. 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 jeld-wen.com.

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. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EA