Manufacturing Operations Leader

UFP Industries; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee plant manufacturing operations and multiple departments, ensuring cost, productivity and quality objectives are met. You will develop production schedules, coordinate with other areas, forecast inventory, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years of production supervision experience, with strong MS Office skills including Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relating discipline.
• Minimum of two years of experience as production supervisor or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Preferred familiarity with UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.

Responsibilities

• Formulates long and short-range business plans and goals.
• Ensure plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Staffs assigned operations to meet production levels.
• Ensures employees are properly trained.
• Supervises activities directly or through supervisors and lead operators.
• Coaches and develops subordinates, evaluates performance, and initiates corrective action.
• Establishes work center operation efficiency standards.
• Monitors performance to efficiency and quality standards and initiates corrective action.
• Conducts performance reviews according to policy.
• Maintains yard conditions and housekeeping to Company standards.
• Monitors expenses and initiates corrective actions as required.
• Analyzes production operations and workflow for improvements.
• Manages inventory and participates in month-end inventory.
• Ensures machinery is properly maintained.
• Orders supplies, initiates purchase orders, and approves timecards and incentives.
• Manages finished goods packaging as required.
• Participates in Safety Committee and adheres to OSHA policies.

Skills

Production supervision

Staff coaching

Strategic planning

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee plant manufacturing operations and multiple departments, ensuring cost, productivity and quality objectives are met. You will develop production schedules, coordinate with other areas, forecast inventory, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years of production supervision experience, with strong MS Office skills including Excel.