Lead Production Supervisor - CI, Safety & Efficiency

UFP Industries; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries seeks a Production Department Supervisor to oversee multiple departments and shifts, guiding teams toward cost, profit, and production goals. The role focuses on training, development, and applying CI/TPM practices to improve quality and safety.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing performance, maintaining records, and driving continuous improvement while adhering to safety standards and company policies across the production floor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 1–3 years of experience managing people.
• Ability to set up and manage agendas with clear time frames.
• Strong communication skills to engage listeners and ask questions.
• Proficiency with Inside UFPI and related safety training.
• Familiarity with Citrix, JDA and JSA procedures.
• Knowledge of CI, 5S and TPM programs.
• Attention to detail and ability to train staff.
• Forklift licensing is required and safety aware.

Responsibilities

• Manages the production operation of multiple departments and shifts.
• Leads and motivates a group of employees for maximum productivity.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates performance and coaches employees.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Maintains department cost, profitability and inventory records.
• Communicates with employees and management as required.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives and safety programs.
• Participates in safety committees and maintains safety procedures.
• Prepares reports and conducts employee reviews.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

People management

Strong communication

Safety procedures

Training employees

Time management

Forklift certification

Continuous improvement

Quality control

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Inside UFPI

Citrix

JDA

JSA

Job description

UFP Industries seeks a Production Department Supervisor to oversee multiple departments and shifts, guiding teams toward cost, profit, and production goals. The role focuses on training, development, and applying CI/TPM practices to improve quality and safety.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing performance, maintaining records, and driving continuous improvement while adhering to safety standards and company policies across the production floor.