Production Manager

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

 

The Opportunity

As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in managing all production operations and shop activities. This position directs and guides the Group Managers and 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. You will report directly to the Plant Manager.

 

This is an onsite role and is based in our Rantoul, IL facility.

 

What You Will Do

• Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position will manage the activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and KPI’s.
• This position will supervise all production operations including, but not limited to, Machining, Assembly, Facility and Production Support, Material Handling and Maintenance in support of plant operations, and corporate goals and objectives.
• Coordinate plant activities as directed by the Plant Manager, through planning with the Group Managers, and function as a liaison between plant managers and the rank-and-file hourly employees up and down the organizational hierarchy.  
• Plan, schedule and coordinate plant activities to include fulfilling sales orders, shipping and receiving, meeting JIT inventory requirements, and delivered manufactured products in a timely fashion utilizing SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and initiatives during the process.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and KPI’s.
• Assist the Plant Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality standards working with CI teams.
• Assist in controlling/minimizing labor overtime, premium freight/repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment. Recommend to the Plant Manager, Engineering, and R&D the need for new equipment/facilities as needed.
• Provides leadership and training to Group Managers and other plant personnel to meet corporate KPI’s and CI goals and objectives.
• Ensures shop floor organization, production fluidity, safety, and plant cleanliness, and implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs as needed.
• Assist the Plant Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards, and is the driving force behind SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Proactively and develops and manages team member’s performance and capabilities, based upon company Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement.
• May perform other or specified duties as directed by the Plant Manager.