Production Manager

UFP Industries•New Waverly, TX

14d

About The Position

The Production Manager manages and coordinates a plant’s manufacturing operations or multiple department operations in alignment with cost, profit, and productivity objectives. The role develops production schedules for areas of responsibility, coordinates activities with other areas, and forecasts inventory requirements. The Production Manager plans and oversees staffing, training, supervision, employee development, performance reviews, operational efficiency, quality, expenses, workflow, resource utilization, inventory, equipment maintenance, supplies, packaging, reporting, safety, and regulatory compliance.

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

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.

Responsibilities

Formulate long- and short-range business plans and goals.
Ensure 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 operating efficiency standards.
Monitor performance against 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, cut yields, and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization, initiating corrective action as required.
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 reports and logs as required.
Participate in the Safety Committee process and ensure assigned operations follow Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.
Ensure operations comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as Company policies and procedures.