Plant Operations Manager: Lead Production & Quality Excellence

UFP Industries, Inc.; Stafford (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee %

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

Quest Design & Millwork in Stafford, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead plant operations, drive production schedules, ensure safety, and optimize quality and efficiency. You will oversee a management team, coordinate across shifts, and align with company goals and budgets.

The role emphasizes asset protection, performance coaching, and coordinating maintenance, inventory, and QA initiatives to meet production targets.

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, Epicor.
• Forklift operator certification is required.
• Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Staffs, develops, and coaches the production management team and evaluates performance.
• Develops and approves production and shipping schedules and coordinates between shifts.
• Oversees quality standards and implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitors production levels, yield, scrap, and inventory to meet goals.
• Manages maintenance activities and safety compliance.
• Prepares reports and supports budget and expense tracking.

Skills

Forklift certification

Shipping knowledge

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Tools

Epicor

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Quest Design & Millwork in Stafford, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead plant operations, drive production schedules, ensure safety, and optimize quality and efficiency. You will oversee a management team, coordinate across shifts, and align with company goals and budgets.

The role emphasizes asset protection, performance coaching, and coordinating maintenance, inventory, and QA initiatives to meet production targets.