Plant Manager

UFP Industries; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Factory Built is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all plant operations ensuring cost, quality, and productivity targets are met. You will report to the Regional Operations Manager and lead the production management team.

Responsibilities include scheduling, quality initiatives, asset protection, and coordinating inventory and safety compliance. Prior experience in plant leadership and strong MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of work experience as a production manager or equivalent.
• Preferred knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Forklift certification is required.
• Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Staff, develop, coach the production management team and evaluate performance.
• Develop/approve master production and shipping schedules; coordinate shifts.
• Assist in capital expenditure recommendations.
• Establish quality standards and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Staff the plant to meet production levels and goals.
• Monitor output, yield, waste; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Record production data in the system accurately.
• Coordinate inventory levels and month-end inventories with management.
• Ensure yard layout supports efficient operations and company policies.

Skills

Staff development

Safety leadership

Production scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Job description

At UFP Factory Built, we create innovative, high-quality components that help power the RV, manufactured housing, modular housing, and cargo trailer industries. Our team takes pride in delivering solutions that improve safety, durability, and efficiency for customers across the country. If you're looking for a company that values teamwork, craftsmanship, and growth, join us and help build products that make a difference every day.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of plant operations consistent with cost, profit, quality, and productivity objectives. Works under the general direction of the Regional Operations Manager.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures that all plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Staffs, develops, and coaches the production management team, evaluates performance, and initiates corrective action as required.
• Develops and/or approves the master production schedule and shipping schedule as well as coordinating production activities between shifts and other functions.
• Assists in developing capital expenditure recommendations.
• Establishes quality standards for operations and initiates and manages quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures the plant is properly staffed to meet production levels and goals.
• Monitors plant output, cuts/yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required.
• Ensures appropriate production data is entered into the system.
• Establishes the use of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods and coordinates inventory requirements with management consistent with inventory levels/turnover goals and coordinates month-end inventories.
• Responsible for ensuring the yard meets Company conditions and is laid out for efficient operations.
• Analyzes production operations and initiates corrective actions to ensure efficient product flow.
• Monitors expenses, reviews P&L and other financial and business documents to compare to budget and initiates corrective action as required.
• Manages activities of the Maintenance Department.
• Ensures the plant complies with HR Company policies and procedures and Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and ensures that plant operations are consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of work experience as a production manager or equivalent is required.
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Forklift operator certification is required
• Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.