Plant Manager

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

The Opportunity

As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing all plant operations. This position has the overall responsibility for production at their respective manufacturing facility, and for driving JELD-WEN’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), including, but not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement for their respective product line.

You will report directly to the Operations Director.

This is an onsite role and is based in our Sterling Heights, MI facility.

• Directs and manages all plant operations in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinates all plant activities by working with Production and Departmental Managers to insure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost‑effective and efficient manner using LEAN manufacturing processes.
• Develops, controls, plans, and implements the plant budget to maximize profits by utilizing SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Implements cost‑effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries, and manages capital asset/improvement projects.
• Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for safety, production and quality standards, working closely with CI Managers and CI and Safety Teams.
• Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
• Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment; replaces, or submits requests for adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary and as needed. Works with the VPO, R&D, and/or Engineering in developing specs for same.
• Work closely with R&D and other JELD-WEN Administrative Support Departments in testing and implementing new materials and product lines.
• Coordinates plant and production activities through strategic planning with Group Plant Managers and the VPO, to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are aligned in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and KPI’s.
• Oversees the implementation of safety and preventative maintenance programs, incorporating and driving safety procedures and plant cleanliness as a priority.
• Incorporates shop floor organization with applicable Process Engineering personnel, to ensure production processes are fluid, efficient, and effective.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish corporate goals/objectives/KPIs.
• Provides direction, development, and leadership to managerial personnel.
• Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective actions as necessary and in a timely manner, in accordance with company policy. Consults with Human Resources, Legal and/or Corporate offices as needed on same.
• Advanced knowledge of raw materials, preferably for sawmill applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing‑related schematics.
• Strong knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems, and standards.
• Advanced leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to lead and drive manufacturing process improvement techniques through the production process in a skillful and deliberate manner.
• A team player, and the ability to coach and mentor managerial personnel, and instill JELD‑WEN’s Mission and cultural values in all plant personnel.
• Superior motivational skills and the ability to train, and drive CI methods and initiatives into managers and subordinate personnel.
• Travel: up to 15% +/-.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field or an Associate’s Degree in a related field and at least ten (10) years experience in a managerial capacity at JELD-WEN may be substituted for more advanced degrees and education, at the discretion of corporate management.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the sawmill and millwork industry.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of business, finance, quality control…