Job Description

OUR COMPANY JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD), founded in 1960, is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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 aluminium windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodelling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.
Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples\xe2\x80\x99 workplaces, homes and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives. We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities. Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager, the Production Planner interprets and sequences customer order entry, generating daily production schedules and reports, and prepares shipping schedules. This position requires the ability to learn the organization\xe2\x80\x99s product line to establish efficient production schedules. Collaborates frequently with buyer and inventory control as well as the production team. This position requires attention to detail, troubleshooting skills and proven time management with computing skills to generate accurate order intake, production schedules, and shipping schedules. Performs detailed duties and assists with manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, production control, order entry, shipping scheduling, and supporting materials management processes when required, in accordance with JELD WEN\xe2\x80\x99s Mission Statement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates with customers with incoming orders and accurately creates quotes and orders into the system
• Focus on localized site production and delivery schedules, managing the material requirements to ensure on-time and in full deliveries
• Responsible for production scheduling and organization efforts for the plant, including gathering drawings and material specifications as required from the customer
• Reviews and sequences new orders as they arrive, analyzing resource requirements, lead times and production capabilities
• Organizes and prints orders, including pulling drawings and part requirements within the internal resource management system and creates schedules at given points throughout the day
• Serves as the main point of contact for any scheduling changes
• Corresponds consistently with key production stakeholders, including customer care, materials team members, and production leaders
• Sends communication to customer if there are any changes to their product lead time or delays
• Understands and assists with production control, order entry/alterations and materials management processes
• Assists management and staff with new program implementation with training and support as needed
• Attends regular staff meetings with management and disseminates non-confidential information to personnel as needed
• Participates as needed in special department projects as determined by the Production Manager, or other appropriate supervisory personnel
• Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required
• Integrate with production team to determine the needs and constraints of the manufacturing factory through engagement with functional groups, and schedule work orders accordingly
• Generate weekly/monthly production and capacity plans using systems and processes that support the organization\xe2\x80\x99s goals
• Creates and prints shipping picklist based on best truck route
• Completes order tally, packing slips, bill of lading, and manifests as required
• Sets up dock times and appointments with customers as required
• Books third party carriers as required for shipments
• All other duties as assigned by your Manager

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry in a scheduling role
• Basic knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques, preferably within the door and window industry, including Inside Sales, Production Control, Order Entry, Scheduling, and Materials Management in general
• A basic understanding of manufacturing process improvement techniques including Continuous Improvement
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team skills, including the ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training as needed to facilitate growth and development.
• The ability to motivate/empower others and resolve conflict
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Advanced computer skills an asset (vlookup, pivot tables, basic excel formulas, and extract/import data)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy
• Must have the ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Must be willing to cross train in other office functions
• Must be able to travel out of province if required for training

#LI-HS1 JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services