1st Shift Production Supervisor

UFP Stockertown, LLC; Stockertown (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Stockertown, LLC is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee multiple departments and shifts. You will train and develop staff, plan production to meet cost and profitability goals, and drive continuous improvement across processes and safety initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on leadership, and adherence to UFP policies, with responsibilities including cost management, reporting, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Post high school education is required.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing; 1–3 years managing people.
• Ability to set up and manage agendas with clear time frames.
• Strong communication; speak clearly, engage listeners, ask questions.
• Proficiency with Inside UFPI, UFP policies, and navigation.
• Experience using Citrix and maintaining email etiquette.
• Knowledge of Precise Plant Quality Program and quality issues.
• Attention to detail in production data, reporting, and double-checking.
• Maintain routine yet stay organized for flexible periods.
• Communicate daily with employees; hold them accountable.
• Commitment to safety; awareness of JDA's and JSA's.
• Training in machine audits, LOTO, and safety improvements.
• Knowledge of CI: 5S and TPM; explain benefits.
• Knowledge of machinery; training records; maintenance liaison.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance and standard work.
• Provide daily feedback; identify advancement based on performance.
• Emphasize training and safety in all interactions.
• Self-awareness for process improvement.
• Complete Forklift Driver licensing.

Responsibilities

• Manages production operation of multiple departments across shifts.
• Motivates a group of employees for maximum productivity.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates performance and program effectiveness.
• Coaches and counsels employees.
• Ensures adherence to all UFP policies and laws.
• Communicates with employees and management as required.
• Manages costs and profitability of the department.
• Manages department inventory.
• Leads CI and safety initiatives.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
• Participates in Safety Committee and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication

People management

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Forklift licensing

Education

Post high school education

Tools

Citrix

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Department Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of its department consistent with cost, profit and production goals. It is responsible for the training and development of its employees. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; some creativity and latitude is expected. Works under the supervision of a manager. Develops methods and assists in its implementation to achieve plans and goals of the department.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the production operation of multiple departments over multiple shifts.
• Manages the activity of a group of employees and motivates for maximum productivity.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves various problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates performance of individuals and various programs.
• Coaches and counsels employees.
• Manages activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law.
• Communicates to employees and other management members as required.
• Manages cost and profitability of the department.
• Manages department inventory.
• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
• Participates in Safety Committee and ensures that the department is in compliance with established safety standards.
• Performs other duties as required.
• If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous material handling procedures and practices.
• May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post high school education is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing; 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and manage agendas, ensuring clear understanding of time frames and effective use of visual aids.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and precisely, engage listeners, and ask pertinent questions.
• Proficiency in operating Inside UFPI, with a thorough understanding of available resources, specific UFP policy training, and main page navigation.
• Skilled in searching topics, using Citrix, and maintaining email etiquette, with a strong grasp of timelines and deadlines.
• Expertise in the Precise Plant Quality Program, including knowledge of quality requirements communication, quality training, and troubleshooting quality issues.
• Attention to detail in identifying important production details, reporting and checking for accuracy, and implementing double-check systems.
• Ability to maintain a routine for day-to-day work while being organized for flexible periods.
• Effective daily communication with employees, holding them accountable, and utilizing various communication methods to convey production expectations.
• Commitment to safety, understanding and adhering to the UFP principle that safety is priority one, and working with safety leaders on JDA's and JSA's.
• Proper training in conducting machine audits, understanding the importance of LOTO, and implementing safety improvements.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement (CI) principles, including 5S and TPM, and the ability to communicate the importance of each program before implementation.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment, including proper training, understanding machine purposes, documenting training, and developing relationships with maintenance staff.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and standard work instructions.
• Ability to provide daily feedback and communication, identify potential advancement based on performance, and conduct employee reviews.
• Understanding the importance of training employees, communicating effectively during training, and emphasizing safety and safeguards.
• Self-awareness to reflect on situations and identify areas for improvement.
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.