Plant Manager

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

UFP Site Built is the leader in designing and manufacturing value-added wood and non-wood products for the construction industry. We offer a wide variety of wood structural components, aluminum decks and rails, and cold formed steel structural components.

We're currently looking for a Plant Manager to join the team in Berlin, NJ. The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of sawmill operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable production of lumber products. This role oversees production, maintenance, quality control, inventory management, and workforce performance while driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, cost control, and operational excellence. The Plant Manager works under the general direction of the Regional Director of Operations (RDO) or Director of Operations (DO) and is accountable for achieving production, quality, and financial objectives.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures that all plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.

Staffs, develops, and coaches the production management team, evaluates performance, and initiates corrective action as required.

Develops and/or approves the master production schedule and shipping schedule as well as coordinating production activities between shifts and other functions.

Assists in developing capital expenditure recommendations.

Establishes quality standards for operations and initiates and manages quality improvement initiatives.

Ensures the plant is properly staffed to meet production levels and goals.

Monitors plant output, cuts/yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required.

Ensures appropriate production data is entered into the system.

Establishes the use of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods and coordinates inventory requirements with management consistent with inventory levels/turnover goals and coordinates month-end inventories.

Responsible for ensuring the yard meets Company conditions and is laid out for efficient operations.

Analyzes production operations and initiates corrective actions to ensure efficient product flow.

Monitors expenses, reviews P&L and other financial and business documents to compare to budget and initiates corrective action as required.

Manages activities of the Maintenance Department.

Ensures the plant complies with HR Company policies and procedures and Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.

Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and ensures that plant operations are consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.

Prepares various reports as required.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of work experience as a production manager or equivalent is required.

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

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

Forklift operator certification is required

Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities

Salary Pay Range: Starting base pay $85,000 - $110,000 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.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R23023

Job Type

Full Time