Plant Manager - Truss Manufacturing

Carter Lumber; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Room for growth

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading lumber company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves ensuring high standards of quality and safety, developing budgets, and implementing employee training programs. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of management experience in truss manufacturing and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years previous management experience in a truss manufacturing/construction environment.
• Strong understanding of the production of trusses and wall panels.
• Ability to use strong judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems.
• Scheduling and shipping knowledge.
• Strong problem analysis and communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Onsite work required at Dothan, AL facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all areas of the plant to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and service.
• Develops budget for plant and carries out the plan to meet that budget.
• Identifies and implements training and development programs for all employees.
• Ensures that production and delivery schedules are met.
• Ensure production and delivery schedules are met and optimized.
• Control inventory and oversee policy-compliant processes.
• Promote safety and ensure proper use of equipment.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of manufacturing methods

Exceptional communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

MS Office

Job description

A Townsend Building Supply (a division of Carter Lumber) Plant Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy and leadership which drives the component plants in order to achieve and maintain high standards of quality, customer satisfaction, delivery and manufacturing capabilities. Ensures performance and quality objectives are met while minimizing expenses. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements:

• 3+ years previous management experience in a truss manufacturing/construction environment
• Strong understanding of the production of trusses and wall panels
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements
• Possess knowledge in scheduling and shipping methods
• Ability to use strong judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• This role requires working onsite at our Dothan, AL facility

Responsibilities:

Management

• Oversees all areas of the plant to ensure and maintain high standards of quality, safety and service
• Develops budget for plant and carries out the plan to meet that budget
• Sets the overall direction for the plant through long and short term goal planning

Staff Development

• Identifies and implements training and development programs for all employees
• Monitors employee performance and counsels employees on improvement opportunities to ensure standards are met

Production & Scheduling

• Ensures that production and delivery schedules are met and are optimizing lead times
• Partners with Plant Supervisors, Office Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives, Designers and Dispatchers to identify areas of improvement
• Monitors cost of production and ensures that those costs are maintained

Inventory Control

• Ensures inventory is properly accounted for and accurate
• Responsible for properly delegating and overseeing all aspects of inventory according to policies and procedures

Safety

• Directs and facilitates best practices to ensure safety standards are met during production
• Ensures that all machines and equipment is being properly used and maintained

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Room for growth; we promote from within!