Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations-1st Shift

Company: JELD-WEN, Inc.
Location: Rocklin
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Our Company

JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD), founded in 1960, is one of the world's largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminium windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodelling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.
Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples' workplaces, homes and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Shift- 1st

Hours: Monday to Friday 5:30 am - 2:30 pm

Summary: The Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations (1st Shift) creates and fulfills the monthly and quarterly production schedules that achieve Planned Revenue, Labor Contribution Margins, On-Time Delivery, and Quality. This position gives proper direction to all production personnel to ensure customer commitments are fulfilled. The Value Stream Manager is responsible for manufacturing operations and implements lean manufacturing while maximizing production. This leader is a change agent developing short and long-term goals and creating a continuous improvement environment with an unconditional commitment to safety, eliminating waste, and employee engagement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Implements strategic programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, quality, workplace safety, and customer expectations

Generates monthly reports to effectively communicate program contributions, lead-times, on-time delivery, continuous improvement efforts, and manufacturing issues and needs

Drives a corporate culture that focuses on facts, tangible results, and behaviors

Provides input for selection of appropriate manufacturing equipment to ensure the most cost-efficient solution is available within company budget guidelines

Maintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities

Accomplishes staff results by communicating job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures

Produces products by establishing production planning systems, maintaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, and improving products and processes

Interfaces closely with Plant GM and Supply Chain Manager to effectively develop purchasing and logistical systems, inventory, and production control requirements

Achieves financial targets by establishing objectives, developing budgets, controlling costs, and maximizing use of available assets

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Provides leadership needed to ensure that product quality meets product specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plant

Ensures efficient utilization of plant personnel and equipment to meet productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting the plants business goals from stated targets

Leads a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing and executing the business strategy

Works with all functional departments to actively pursue manufacturing excellence programs along with fostering a "one Plant" partnership with peers to achieve aligned goals

Develops and implements with Plant GM an annual operating plan including capital plan, productivity projects, production department budget, eliminating non-value, and defining Six Sigma & Kaizen profit improvement programs across the plant

Behaves continuously and consistently with desired JELD-WEN values and behaviors

Communicates and facilitates meetings effectively

Identifies and resolves issues skillfully and in a timely manner

Keeps abreast of emerging technology and industry practice

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to create and drive change and effectively communicate throughout the organization

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams

Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy

Ability to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this position

Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy

Must be familiar with various measuring devices and analyzing information

Good understanding of HR and Financial acumen is highly desired

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Operations

Minimum of 5-7 years' experience of related experience in Manufacturing Management preferred

Experience, knowledge or trained in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing

Six Sigma Lean GB certification highly desired or ability to obtain within 12 months

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.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services

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