Operations Director: Inventory & Production Excellence

Ufp Industries; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Little Rock, AR seeks a Director of Operations to lead site performance and profitability. You will manage production, HR, safety, shipping, maintenance, and admin functions while driving inventory purchasing and optimization to maximize margins.

Responsibilities include coaching the operations team, developing budgets, negotiating contracts with vendors, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company policies. A track record in manufacturing leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of work experience as a plant or operations manager.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.

Responsibilities

• Staffs, develops and coaches the operations, production, and administrative management team, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.
• Evaluates plant’s performance to budget. Plans and initiates corrective action as required.
• Executes an optimal purchasing strategy to maximize margins on the buy side.
• Orders and makes final decisions on all inventory purchases and how much to pay.

Skills

Operations leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries in Little Rock, AR seeks a Director of Operations to lead site performance and profitability. You will manage production, HR, safety, shipping, maintenance, and admin functions while driving inventory purchasing and optimization to maximize margins.

Responsibilities include coaching the operations team, developing budgets, negotiating contracts with vendors, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company policies. A track record in manufacturing leadership is required.