Production Lead – People, Safety & Continuous Improvement

UFP Industries; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with фир

Basic and voluntary life insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

PalletOne, Inc. is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to lead safe, efficient operations across multiple departments and shifts. This hands-on leader will develop teams, improve processes, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will oversee daily production, control costs, and ensure compliance with policies while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The role requires forklift certification and strong leadership to ensure targets are met

Qualifications

• Post-high school education.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years of experience leading or supervising employees.
• Ability to clearly communicate expectations, priorities, and timelines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
• Forklift driver certification completed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations across multiple departments and shifts.
• Develop employees and ensure alignment with safety requirements and company standards.
• Plan work activities, set expectations, and ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor and manage department costs, profitability, and inventory.
• Identify operational problems and improvement opportunities; research and implement solutions.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and support development planning.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and TPM.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leaders across the organization.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

Forklift certification

Education

Post-high school education

Tools

Inside UFPI systems

Citrix

Professional email communication

Job description

PalletOne, Inc. is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to lead safe, efficient operations across multiple departments and shifts. This hands-on leader will develop teams, improve processes, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will oversee daily production, control costs, and ensure compliance with policies while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The role requires forklift certification and strong leadership to ensure targets are met