

Diverse employees at JELD WEN have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at JELD WEN have rated Retention, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
JELD WEN employees are -18% more likely to recommend JELD WEN as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 51% | Detractors |
Working at JELD WEN is rated below average by 331 employees, across various culture dimensions. JELD WEN employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting JELD WEN’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Hickory, NC. See below in detail how working at JELD WEN was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at JELD WEN is rated D
Last updated 6 days ago
JELD WEN ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 247 JELD WEN employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping JELD WEN improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Quick and simple to the point
What is the best part about your compensation package?Great pay, above average industry
What are some of the best things about your team?I lead a great team of people
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Everything , communication , respect , helping one another , even some diversity would have been nice.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything inclusing enforcing safety rules , you get fired for being accused of saying a bad word but you can break the safety rules daily with no consequences.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Hire more compotent people and make life easier
"JELD-WEN is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reliable windows, exterior doors, interior doors and related building products."
At JELD-WEN, we do much more than manufacture windows and doors. Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples’ 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.
Improve every day. We tirelessly pursue excellence. Our dedication to constant improvement spurs innovation, advances our industry and delivers value for our customers, partners, investors and employees. Our Vision is the standard against which we measure our choices and actions.
| Headquarter | 2645 Silver Crescent Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.jeld-wen.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1960 |
| Tel | 1.800.535.3936 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | JELD |
JELD WEN competitors include Ply Gem, Andersen Windows Corporation, Pella Corporation, and Masonite International. JELD WEN ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how JELD WEN compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

331 employees at JELD WEN have reviewed JELD WEN across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 331 JELD WEN employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at JELD WEN are not very pleased with their total compensation at JELD WEN, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at JELD WEN are not very pleased with their team. 331 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at JELD WEN are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at JELD WEN believe the environment at JELD WEN is split between positive and negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at JELD WEN is comfortably fast. About 37% of the employees at JELD WEN work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at JELD WEN are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining JELD WEN is that the company was unprepared on their first day. JELD WEN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no JELD WEN employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand JELD WEN's KPIs and OKRs.
Gary’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Gary in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Hickory, NC. Gary Michel’s employees rank JELD WEN in the Top 50% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 35% for Happiness. Michel is generally unpopular with JELD WEN employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and employees in the Sales department. However, employees with Entry Level experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to JELD WEN’s competitors, Gary Michel ranks below Pella Corporation CEO Tim Yaggi.
The JELD WEN Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Gary Michel, Senior Vice President, North America CFO Sean Fagin, and Sr Vice President Rick Hetherington
Gary Michel CEO / President
Gary Michel serves as the CEO / President of JELD WEN.
Sean Fagin Senior Vice President, North America CFO
Sean Fagin serves as the Senior Vice President, North America CFO of JELD-WEN, Inc.. Sean started at JELD-WEN, Inc. in... read more
Rick Hetherington Sr Vice President
Rick Hetherington serves as the Sr Vice President of JELD WEN.
Laura Doerre Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Laura Doerre serves as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer of JELD-WEN, Inc.. Laura... read more
Daniel Castillo Senior Vice President - North America - Doors
Daniel Castillo serves as the Senior Vice President - North America - Doors of JELD-WEN, Inc.. Daniel started at... read more
Marianne Thompson Senior Vice President of North America Sales
Marianne Thompson serves as the Senior Vice President of North America Sales of JELD-WEN, Inc.. Marianne started at... read more
Nathan Roberts Vice President Operations
Nathan Roberts serves as the Vice President Operations of JELD-WEN, Inc.. Nathan started at JELD-WEN, Inc. in Jun of... read more
Ravi Ramaraj Vice President - Global IT Infrastructure & Operations
Ravi Ramaraj serves as the Vice President - Global IT Infrastructure & Operations of JELD WEN.
Scott Vining SVP Finance and CAO
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How much do people at JELD WEN get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at JELD WEN is $135,458, or $65 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,162, or $64 per hour.
At JELD WEN, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $226,048 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,067 annually. Average JELD WEN salaries by department include: Sales at $131,045, Operations at $129,989, Finance at $89,314, and HR at $125,204. Half of JELD WEN salaries are above $133,162.
136 employees at JELD WEN rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 407 ratings) while 132 employees at JELD WEN rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 133 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $182k | $182k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $279k | $279k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at JELD WEN score the company 45/100 across various culture categories, placing JELD WEN in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at JELD WEN across various culture dimensions.
JELD WEN's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is JELD WEN's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. JELD WEN's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, JELD WEN applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Marketing | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Charlotte | 100% |
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What is JELD WEN address?
JELD WEN location is at 2645 Silver Crescent Drive
Who is the CEO of JELD WEN?
JELD WEN CEO is Gary Michel, their score by employees is 60
What is JELD WEN eNPS?
The eNPS for JELD WEN is -18
What is JELD WEN revenue?
JELD WEN revenue is $4B
What is the salary for Sales Rep in JELD WEN?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 131k