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Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift
JELD-WEN, Inc.. Manage and implement all production operations and shop activities.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing production operations and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on team leadership, performance management, and safety compliance in a manufacturing environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Production Operations ManagementContinuous Improvement (CI) MethodologiesLeadership and Team DevelopmentManufacturing Process ImprovementSafety Awareness and Compliance
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Hard Skills
Production Process ImprovementSQDCITPSOn-Time Delivery (OTD)KPI ManagementRaw Materials KnowledgeDoor and Window Production MachinesPreventative Maintenance ProgramsPerformance EvaluationsTechnical Aptitude
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionMotivational SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeProduction Support ToolsQuality Control SystemsManufacturing Software Applications
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentWindow and Door IndustrySafety ProgramsTeam Performance ManagementShop-Floor Activities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and implement all production operations and shop activities.
- Manage and implement shop-floor activities under the direction of the Production Manager.
- Provide direct leadership to Lead employees and their subordinates in assigned production areas.
- Act as liaison between upper management and hourly employees, providing timely feedback.
- Supervise production and production support operations.
- Drive SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.
- Develop and manage team members’ performance and capabilities based on company KPIs.
- Ensure equipment, facilities, personnel, and team activities support plant production goals and objectives.
- Assist in establishing and monitoring plant production and quality-control performance.
- Maintain facilities and equipment and recommend adjustments in conjunction with CI initiatives.
- Provide leadership and training to achieve plant and company goals.
- Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
- Assist with safety-awareness programs, safety issue correction, and safety investigations.
- Assist with staff performance evaluations and proactive actions for subordinate personnel.
- Perform other duties as directed by plant or production management.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in a related field and one (1) to three (3) years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, to be determined by plant management.
- Some related college work and five (5) to seven (7) years of applicable work experience, to be determined by plant management.
- Knowledge of raw materials, preferably for door and window applications.
- Fundamental knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including SQDCI, OTD, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and activities.
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to drive manufacturing process improvement techniques throughout the production process.
- Ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training on CI methods and initiatives.
- Ability to motivate/empower others, resolve conflict, and basic understanding of management principles and concepts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement, corporate goals and objectives, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
- Strong knowledge of door and window production machines and tools.
- Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities daily.
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other applicable software applications.
- Willingness and ability to travel primarily locally during the business day and occasionally to seminars and training.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Medical and dental benefits
- Generous leave policies
- Retirement program