managing all plant operations
overseeing the implementation of safety and preventative maintenance programs
coordinating all plant activities by working with Production and Departmental Managers
developing, controlling, planning, and implementing the plant budget
providing leadership and training to accomplish corporate goals/objectives/KPIs
hiring, training, developing, and appraising staff effectively

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field
at least ten (10) years experience in a managerial capacity at JELD-WEN may be substituted for more advanced degrees and education
seven (7) to ten (10) years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the sawmill and millwork industry
strong knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems, and standards
advanced knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and methodologies
LEAN manufacturing and/or production process experience is a must.

Plant Manager

Key skills