Production Manager

Job Duties

Job Summary

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. Develops production schedules for area of responsibility, coordinates activity with other areas and forecasts inventory requirements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Formulates long and shortrange business plans and goals.

Ensure that all plant assets in area of responsibility are properly managed and safeguarded.

Staffs assigned operations to meet production levels consistent with cost objectives.

Ensures that employees are properly trained.

Supervises activities directly or through supervisors and lead operators.

Coaches and develops subordinates, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.

Establishes work center operation efficiency standards.

Monitors performance to established efficiency and quality standards and initiates corrective action as required.

Ensures performance reviews are conducted in accordance with policy in area of responsibility.

Ensures that yard conditions and housekeeping conform to Company standards in area of responsibility.

Monitors expenses for area of responsibility and initiates corrective action as required.

Analyzes production operations and workflow and develops improvement recommendations.

Monitors output, cuts yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required within area of responsibility.

Manages inventory in area of responsibility, ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with operational policy, and participates in month end inventory.

Ensures that machinery in area of operation is properly maintained.

Orders supplies, initiates purchase orders, and approves timecards and incentives.

Manages finished goods packaging as required.

Prepares various reports and logs as required.

Participates in the Safety Committee process and ensures that assigned operations are performed consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices and procedures.

Ensures that operations are performed with Federal, State and local laws and regulations, and Company policy and procedure.

Qualifications

Preferred bachelor's degree in relating discipline or equivalent

Minimum of two years of experience as production supervisor or equivalent

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP's organization, culture, and product lines

Salary Pay Range: $55,000 - $75,000 annually dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company contribution

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic and voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee discount

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

56264

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R21909

Job Benefits

Not specified