Production Manager

UFP Industries•Newnan, GA

About The Position

The Production Manager manages and coordinates a plant’s manufacturing operations or multiple department operations in line 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 manager oversees staffing, training, performance, efficiency, quality, expenses, inventory, equipment maintenance, packaging, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.

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.
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 needed.
Establish work center operation efficiency standards.
Monitor performance against established efficiency and quality standards and initiate corrective action as needed.
Ensure performance reviews are conducted in accordance with policy.
Ensure yard conditions and housekeeping meet company standards.
Monitor expenses and initiate corrective action as needed.
Analyze production operations and workflow and develop improvement recommendations.
Monitor output, cut yields, and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization, initiating corrective action as needed.
Manage inventory, ensure it is rotated according to 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 required reports and logs.
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.