2nd Shift Supervisor

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

Job Summary

The Production Department Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of the 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 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.

Qualifications

Post high school education is required Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing 1 to 3 years of experience managing people. Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and other business software. Basic knowledge on lumber math, lumber grades and species. Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $50,000 - $100,000 annually dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living Bonus/Incentive Pay : For hourly positions with incentive pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip rate bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

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.

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