Senior Production Specialist

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…

Who we are

VPI Quality Windows is a commercial division of JELD-WEN, Inc. that focuses on manufacturing windows and patio doors for multi-family construction with a particular focus on apartments, dormitories, senior living, and hotels.

Job Overview

The Lead 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 Lead 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.

Level 1 General production starts at $21.01/hr with benefits.

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 with JELD-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

Position Requirements

This role requires consistent physical activity throughout the shift, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with team assistance.

Work may involve repetitive motions and working in a fast-paced assembly line manufacturing environment

Employees must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day on hard surfaces.

Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing may be required to access materials and operate equipment.

Ability to read and interpret production paperwork and labels

Ability to work in hot, humid environments.

Demonstrated proficiency in using metrology instruments and recording inspection data

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, and employees are expected to maintain a safe and clean work area.

Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, to meet production goals.

Must meet daily production rates while maintaining quality standards for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Advancement opportunities are available, with a strong emphasis on promoting from within.

Additional tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor or Manager as needed to support operations.

Candidates must be comfortable working with both manual and powered tools commonly used in manufacturing and assembly environments. These include, but are not limited to:

Mallets

Putty knives

Self-retracting knives

Diagonal cutters

Glazing guns

Drills

Saws

Sanders

Vacuum hoists

Mills

Punches

Routers

Pallet jacks

Tap measures

Required Skills and Experience

High School diploma or GED required.

Minimum 5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse, or shipping, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Lead, Supervisor, or equivalent leadership role.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve root causes systematically.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and a clear vision of business needs.

Works well in a team environment with a diverse workforce.

Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.

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.