Manager, Maintenance

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Manager, Maintenance to join our growing team.

Job Description

American Building Supply (ABS) , a subsidiary of Jeld Wen, and one of the Nation’s largest wholesale suppliers of Doors, Door Hardware, Windows, and Millwork, currently has a position available for Maintenance Manager team member to assist our Distribution division in providing value-added goods and services to our customers.

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance, reliability, and safe operation of plant facilities, grounds, and manufacturing equipment. This role manages the maintenance team, plans and schedules preventative and corrective maintenance activities, and ensures equipment uptime in support of production goals. The Maintenance Manager also leads maintenance projects, enforces safety and compliance standards, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement, goals and objectives, and KEY Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for applicable machinery and equipment, and the building and grounds within the confines of an annual budget, and tracks maintenance downtime. Develops and/or works with Continuous Improvement (CI) Managers and Teams where applicable.
• Arranges for, coordinates, and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed. Will work with PM, Engineering and Logistics personnel as needed.
• Prepares Maintenance budget and secures estimates and cost quotes as needed.
• Keeps up on technological changes relative to KPI’s for SQDCI, and maintains up-to-date records for all local, state and federal mandates and inspections.
• Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices, which may include hazardous waste disposal programs. Plays key role on internal plant Safety Teams.
• Prepares and maintains maintenance reports for the Plant Manager and other appropriate managerial personnel. Makes recommendations where applicable.
• Works with other plant managerial personnel to effectively maintain existing plant facilities and equipment, replaces, and/or makes recommendations and adjustments to plant facilities and equipment to the Plant Manager when necessary in accordance with SQDCI, TPS, and CI initiatives and activities.
• Propose and provide justification for current and future projects.
• Provides training for new and existing employees as directed by the PM.
• May conduct performance evaluations of subordinates and make recommendations for salary adjustments to the PM in accordance with Plant and Corporate Policies and Procedures, consistent with JELD-WEN’s KPI’s.
• Assists in the selection of new hires, employee coaching and disciplinary issues.
• May perform other or specified duties as directed by the PM, Assistant Plant Manager, Production Manager, or other appropriate supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• College degree in a related field and five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the sawmill or millwork industry desired.
• An equivalent combination of education/trade schooling, certifications, and experience may be substituted for a college degree at the discretion of management.
• One (1) to three (3) years supervisory experience is preferred for this position.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, machine repair and maintenance, plant layout, safety, painting and janitorial experience required.
• Familiarity with associated hand/power tools in the disciplines above required.
• Strong knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance, and a fundamental understanding of applicable governmental regulations.
• Solid understanding of buildings and grounds security protocols.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance programs as they relate to plant and corporate KPI’s, inclusive of SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.
• A fundamental understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Basic knowledge of human resource principles and practices and how they relate to motivating subordinates in accordance with corporate goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of sawmill and millwork production equipment, tools and maintenance, and how they relate to plant production and maintenance goals and objectives.
• Proficient in CAD

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, including exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively as a team player throughout the plant with individuals and various plant teams.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and position applicable JELD-WEN software applications.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel to key vendors and equipment suppliers. May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars and training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required up and down the organizational hierarchy to include other JELD-WEN departments.
• Sound technical, leadership, teamwork, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills required for this position.

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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 receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. JELD-WEN does not accrue time off for salaried positions. We believe in mutual trust and workplace flexibility, therefore appropriate time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons will be agreed upon with your manager per our Flexible Paid Time Off Policy. 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 $95,500 to $159,100 per year 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.