Career Opportunities at JELD-WEN: Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

External Job Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Group Manager is a front-line leadership role at JELD-WEN’s Winnipeg manufacturing site. This position supports and motivates production teams to meet goals and uphold our high product quality standards. With a focus on safety and continuous improvement, the Group Manager is key to our operational success and team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute production plans to meet targets efficiently


• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies


• Deliver hands-on safety training


• Monitor team performance and hold employees accountable to goals


• Support employee development through coaching, training, and feedback


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement manufacturing processes


• Track attendance using the digital timekeeping system


• Plan labor needs based on production demands
  
  

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent management experience


• 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience required


• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook


• Knowledge of windows and doors manufacturing is an asset


• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills


• Willingness to learn hands-on to support training and mentorship


• Experience with LEAN and Continuous Improvement is an asset


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a diverse workplace


• Strong time management and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting


• Familiarity with UKG Dimensions or similar timekeeping systems is an asset


• Mechanical aptitude and ERP/data management experience are assets

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