Warranty Assistant

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Warranty Assistant to join our growing team.

The Opportunity

The JELD-WEN Warranty Assistant is tasked with supporting our company’s commitment to provide world-class, after-sales service. The Warranty Assistant will support this initiative by serving as the primary point of contact for the end-users that file warranty claims. Warranty Assistants are required to communicate directly with these customers to ensure each claim is resolved in a timely and satisfactory manner.

This is a remote position. You may be based out of any location.

What You Will Do

• Acknowledge receipt of all claims received via phone, fax, EPC, and email upon receipt.
• Initiate and maintain accurate service records for all qualifying incidents.
• Create service parts orders (SPO’s) and chargeable service parts orders (CSP’s).
• Create field service dispatches as needed.
• Schedule dispatches and inform customer of appointment dates.
• Generate and provide customers with quotes for chargeable services.
• Troubleshoot and advise customers on service-related claims and/or product information.
• Maintain frequent communication with customers concerning the progress of their claim.
• Ensure a timely and satisfactory resolution for all incidents of customer dissatisfaction.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all JELD-WEN warranties past and present.
• Negotiate win/win scenarios for all out of warranty service claims.
• Develop and maintain resources necessary for identifying and ordering obsolete parts.
• Familiarize oneself with the history and progression of our product lines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Who You Are

• Associate degree from an accredited institution required (years of experience will be considered), bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-3 years related experience and/or training.
• ERP systems, CRM, or SAP experience a plus.
• 1-2 years customer service experience with manufacturing products.

How You Stand Out

• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage escalated customer service situations.
• Ability to manage escalations and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer experience.
• Ability to quickly learn new software, systems, processes, and our products.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN 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. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. 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 jeld-wen.com.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’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. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program. 

Expected pay for this role is between $34,500.00 to $57,500.00 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications. 

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.