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Jeld-Wen Inc.
Production Specialist
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A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$40,091 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
JELD-WEN
is currently seeking a Production Specialist to join our growing team. Job Overview The Production Specialist plays a critical role in supporting daily operations across Warehouse, Shipping, Assembly, and/or Final Processing. Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Manager, the Production Specialist is responsible for guiding the team at start-up, reviewing prior day results, setting daily/weekly targets, and ensuring team readiness. This position emphasizes leadership, safety, quality, and productivity while driving team engagement and maintaining operational excellence through SQDCI boards, shift pass downs, and adherence to schedules. What We Do We manufacture high-quality windows and patio doors designed for commercial and multi-family projects. Our teams focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement to deliver reliable products that meet customer expectations. The Lead ensures smooth daily operations, fosters team collaboration, and supports problem-solving initiatives to achieve production goals. Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities Assist Group Lead in the efficient operation of the department Actively support and participate in the company's safety and health program. Ensure a safe working environment and enforce compliance withJELD-WEN
policies and OSHA guidelines. Arrive 30 minutes before shift start to gather information for turnover. Operate various, more complex, door manufacturing equipment Interpret detailed order tags and production documentation to ensure execution of customer requirements Ensure standard work is consistently followed and filled out. This includes own and operator machine standard work. Verify the accuracy and completion of DIM logs. Maintain and monitor Lockout/Tagout boards, ensuring all locks, tags, and devices are correctly documented (LOTO check list), accounted for, and used in accordance with safety procedures AboutJELD-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. TheJELD-WEN
family of brands includesJELD-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.