What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Quality Manager - Doors position at JELD-WEN, Inc.?
JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Plant Quality Manager - Doors to join our growing team.
Overview
The Quality Manager will work with production investigating, analyzing, and correcting issues. The individual in this role will ensure the Quality Management System is being followed, will be data-driven, process-focused, and passionate about driving continuous product improvement. This role works cross-functionally with diverse teams within a manufacturing plant to deliver exceptional products that meet customer needs.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the quality management system.
- Review and report daily warranty metrics.
- Develop and manage plant-level quality metrics to drive improvements.
- Review our manufacturing specifications to identify critical quality specifications needed for production.
- Conduct tests and assessments on products to identify quality issues.
- Maintain detailed reports on site quality, including defect rates and areas that result in flaws.
- Collaborate with diverse teams within a manufacturing organization, including engineering, product management, and operations, to ensure the successful delivery of products.
- Assist Production Lines with problem-solving projects.
- Manage our document control system.
- Maintain the supplier portal system.
- Train new team members on quality standards.
- Review incoming supplies and products from vendors to check for defects and ensure quality.
- Interface with suppliers and other departments on product quality issues.
- Coordinate nonconformances and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
- Measure and test components.
- Conduct daily random quality audits.
- Travel up to 10% when needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Qualifications:
- Excellent statistical analysis and quality assurance skills.
- Strong understanding of product development and commercialization processes, including experience with stage-gate or similar methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of manufacturing and engineering.
- Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Expertise in problem-solving with a strong background in data analysis and visualization.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams within a manufacturing organization and to lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional results.
- Experience in the window and door industry is a strong asset.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in material science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of experience in product or supplier quality, engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience in manufacturing.
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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. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.
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.
