Production Manager - Site Built (Construction)

UFP Industries•Ooltewah, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UFP Site Built is a leader in designing and manufacturing value-added wood and non-wood products for the construction industry, offering a wide variety of wood structural components, aluminum decks and rails, and cold formed steel structural components. The Production Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of a plant's manufacturing operations or multiple department operations consistent with cost, profit, and productivity objectives. This role involves developing production schedules, coordinating activities with other areas, and forecasting inventory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience as a production supervisor or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor's degree in a relating discipline or equivalent.
Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.

Responsibilities

Formulate long and short-range business plans and goals.
Ensure all plant assets in the area of responsibility are properly managed and safeguarded.
Staff assigned operations to meet production levels consistent with cost objectives.
Ensure employees are properly trained.
Supervise activities directly or through supervisors and lead operators.
Coach and develop subordinates, evaluate performance, and initiate corrective action as required.
Establish work center operation efficiency standards.
Monitor performance to established efficiency and quality standards and initiate corrective action as required.
Ensure performance reviews are conducted in accordance with policy in the area of responsibility.
Ensure yard conditions and housekeeping conform to Company standards in the area of responsibility.
Monitor expenses for the area of responsibility and initiate corrective action as required.
Analyze production operations and workflow and develop improvement recommendations.
Monitor output, cuts, yields, and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiate corrective action as required within the area of responsibility.
Manage inventory in the area of responsibility, ensure inventory is rotated in accordance with operational policy, and participate in month-end inventory.
Ensure machinery in the area of operation is properly maintained.
Order supplies, initiate purchase orders, and approve timecards and incentives.
Manage finished goods packaging as required.
Prepare various reports and logs as required.
Participate in the Safety Committee process and ensure assigned operations are performed consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.
Ensure operations are performed with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and Company policy and procedure.