Manufacturing Shift Leader – Operations & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee the overall operation of the department, align with cost and production goals, and develop employees. The role relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, with supervision from a manager and opportunities for process development.

The position involves managing multiple shifts, coaching staff, ensuring safety compliance, and improving processes to achieve departmental plans and profitability.

Qualifications

• Requires post high school education and experience in manufacturing.
• Experience 3–5 years in manufacturing with 1–3 years in people management.
• Proficient with production reporting and production scheduling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, grades and species.
• Forklift Driver licensing is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages production operations across multiple departments and shifts.
• Motivates employees for maximum productivity and coaches staff.
• Identifies and resolves problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates performance and oversees safety initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures and laws.
• Manages cost and profitability of the department and its inventory.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety initiatives

Education

Post high school education

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift certification

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee the overall operation of the department, align with cost and production goals, and develop employees. The role relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, with supervision from a manager and opportunities for process development.

The position involves managing multiple shifts, coaching staff, ensuring safety compliance, and improving processes to achieve departmental plans and profitability.