1st Shift Production Supervisor: Lead Operations & Safety

UFP Industries; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee the department's overall operation, train staff, and drive efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and adherence to procedures under the guidance of a manager.

The supervisor will lead multiple departments and shifts, manage a team, identify issues, coach employees, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Post-high school education is required.
• Experience in manufacturing with 3–5 years; 1–3 years in people management.
• Strong communication, ability to present clearly and engage listeners.
• Familiarity with Inside UFPI system and policy training.
• Knowledge of CI, 5S and TPM; ability to drive improvements.
• Detail-oriented with reporting, auditing, and double-check systems.
• Ability to train employees and conduct reviews; safety prioritised.

Responsibilities

• Manages production operation of multiple departments and shifts.
• Leads a group of employees, motivates for productivity.
• Identifies and resolves problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates performance and coaches staff.
• Ensures adherence to policies, procedures and law.
• Communicates with employees and management as required.
• Controls costs, profitability, and department inventory.
• Drives safety initiatives and ensures compliance with safety standards.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Participates in safety committees and JDA/JSA processes.
• May operate forklift to move materials as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Problem solving

CI principles

Machine maintenance understanding

Documentation and reporting

Forklift operation

Education

Post-high school education

Tools

Inside UFPI

Citrix

JDA/JSA procedures

Job description

UFP Industries in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee the department's overall operation, train staff, and drive efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and adherence to procedures under the guidance of a manager.

The supervisor will lead multiple departments and shifts, manage a team, identify issues, coach employees, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting.