Manage all plant operations.
Responsible for production at their respective manufacturing facility.
Drive JELD-WEN’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) including SQDCI, TPS, OTD.
Direct and manage all plant operations in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and KPI's.
Coordinate plant activities by working with Production and Departmental Managers to ensure total manufacturing objectives are accomplished.
Establish overall plant performance for safety, production, and quality standards.
Work with R&D and Engineering in developing scope of work.
Develop, control, and implement the plant budget to maximize profits.
Implement cost-effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages and manage capital projects.
Oversee the implementation of safety and preventative maintenance and drive safety procedures.
Hire and develop staff.

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field or Associate’s degree in a related field with 10 years’ experience in a managerial capacity at JELD-WEN may be substituted for advanced degrees or an equivalent combination of education/experience at the discretion of management.
7-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the sawmill and millwork industry.
Strong knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems.
Advanced leadership, technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and drive manufacturing process improvement techniques.
Advanced knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI initiatives.
LEAN manufacturing and production process experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other applicable software applications.
Strong knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles.
Advanced knowledge of management principles.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Flexible Paid Time Off Policy.
Employees can also enroll in the following benefits: 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

Plant Manager

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