Plant Manager

Job Highlights

Company Profile

UFP Industries sells a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging, and industrial applications.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Plant Manager who will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of plant operations consistent with cost, profit, quality, and productivity objectives.

Works under the general direction of the RDO or DO.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a production manager or equivalent (required)
• Forklift operator certification is required
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines

Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyzes production operations and initiates corrective actions to ensure efficient product flow.
• Assists in developing capital expenditure recommendations.
• Develops or approves the master production schedule and shipping schedule as well as coordinating production activities between shifts and other functions.
• Ensures appropriate production data is entered into the system.
• Ensures that all plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Ensures the plant complies with HR Company policies and procedures and Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures the plant is properly staffed to meet production levels and goals.
• Establishes quality standards for operations and initiates and manages quality improvement initiatives.
• 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.
• Manages activities of Maintenance Department.
• Monitors expenses, review P&L and other financial and business documents to compare to Budget and initiates corrective action as required.
• Monitors plant output, cuts/yields, and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required.
• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring the yard meets Company conditions and is laid out for efficient operations.
• Staffs, develops, and coaches the production management team, evaluates performance, and initiates corrective action as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities

Benefits/Perks

• Company match 401k
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Vision Insurance

Employer’s Statement

UFP Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.