2nd Shift Production Leader - Drive Efficiency & Safety

UFP Berlin, LLC; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee operations across multiple departments and shifts, ensuring cost, profit and production goals are met. The role includes training staff, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining safety compliance.

The supervisor will coach employees, manage inventory and reporting, and collaborate with management. Experience in manufacturing and people management is required, with knowledge of Excel/Office tools and lumber-related

Qualifications

• Post high school education required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years experience managing people.
• Experience with production reporting and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and other business software.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades and species.
• Familiarity with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manages the production operation of multiple departments 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 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.

Skills

People management

Production scheduling

Production reporting

Education

Post high school education

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee operations across multiple departments and shifts, ensuring cost, profit and production goals are met. The role includes training staff, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining safety compliance.

The supervisor will coach employees, manage inventory and reporting, and collaborate with management. Experience in manufacturing and people management is required, with knowledge of Excel/Office tools and lumber-related