Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations Date: Jan 12, 2026 Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2K 4H3 Company: Jeld-Wen Inc. JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations to join our growing team. 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. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, life insurance). Company-matched pension plan. Employee & Family Assistance Program. #LI-RM1  #JWCanadaInternal 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. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, life insurance). Company-matched pension plan. Employee & Family Assistance Program. #LI-RM1  #JWCanada 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 or follow . 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, 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.