Production Planning Coordinator

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Production Planning Coordinator to join our growing team.

External Job Description

Purpose of Role

Under the general supervision of the Office Manager/Materials Manager, the Production Planning Coordinator position supports the operation by conducting various administrative duties across multiple departments with limited oversight. This can include processing of orders and paperwork, submitting purchase orders, transacting in the ERP, keeping records, distributing communications, and other duties as needed. In addition, they will drive Continuous Improvement initiatives as it relates to plant operations in conjunction with JELD-WEN's Mission Statement and Key Performance Indicators. They will be expected to work safely and live the JELD-WEN values.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment and adheres to all JELD-WEN policies and procedures
• Acts as process owner for suppliers that perform in house restocking of supplies and services for the office, breakroom, first-aid, and janitorial.
• Provides general administrative support to various departments including safety, production, IT, logistics, quality and R&D
• Identifies orders ready for production release and distributes them to the floor
• Processes order kickbacks from sales request or from the floor
• Processes jig requests for repair or replacement
• Issues purchase orders for assigned suppliers
• Assists others with purchase order placement as needed
• Posts important corporate communications to internal monitors for viewing by workforce
• Serves as a backup for scheduling and validation
• Maintains professional communication with all levels as needed to complete daily duties with accuracy and with adherence to policy
• Participates in continuous improvement activities as required
• Suggests improvement opportunities to leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience performing the above duties in a manufacturing setting is highly desired but not required
• Must have strong attention to detail, be highly organized and produce accurate work
• Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential
• Proficiency with a computer is required
• Must be able to communicate professionally at all levels of the company
• Available to work periodic mandatory weekends and overtime
• Capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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Internal Job Description

Purpose of Role

Under the general supervision of the Office Manager/Materials Manager, the Production Planning Coordinator position supports the operation by conducting various administrative duties across multiple departments with limited oversight. This can include processing of orders and paperwork, submitting purchase orders, transacting in the ERP, keeping records, distributing communications, and other duties as needed. In addition, they will drive Continuous Improvement initiatives as it relates to plant operations in conjunction with JELD-WEN's Mission Statement and Key Performance Indicators. They will be expected to work safely and live the JELD-WEN values.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment and adheres to all JELD-WEN policies and procedures
• Acts as process owner for suppliers that perform in house restocking of supplies and services for the office, breakroom, first-aid, and janitorial.
• Provides general administrative support to various departments including safety, production, IT, logistics, quality and R&D
• Identifies orders ready for production release and distributes them to the floor
• Processes order kickbacks from sales request or from the floor
• Processes jig requests for repair or replacement
• Issues purchase orders for assigned suppliers
• Assists others with purchase order placement as needed
• Posts important corporate communications to internal monitors for viewing by workforce
• Serves as a backup for scheduling and validation
• Maintains professional communication with all levels as needed to complete daily duties with accuracy and with adherence to policy
• Participates in continuous improvement activities as required
• Suggests improvement opportunities to leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience performing the above duties in a manufacturing setting is highly desired but not required
• Must have strong attention to detail, be highly organized and produce accurate work
• Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential
• Proficiency with a computer is required
• Must be able to communicate professionally at all levels of the company
• Available to work periodic mandatory weekends and overtime
• Capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.


What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days' vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 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.


Expected pay for this role is between $22.45 to $33.70 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.


JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.


JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.