Production Operations Lead - Scheduling, Efficiency & Safety

UFP Industries; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at one or more plant areas, ensuring cost, profit, and productivity goals are met. You will develop production schedules, forecast inventory needs, and coordinate activities across departments.

The role requires guiding and coaching staff, maintaining safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in efficiency and yields. Strong MS Office skills and prior supervision experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Minimum two years of experience as a production supervisor or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Formulates long and short-range business plans and goals.
• Manages and coordinates plant operations to meet cost and productivity targets.
• Develops production schedules and forecasts inventory requirements.
• Staffs operations and ensures proper training of employees.
• Monitors performance, enforces safety standards, and initiates corrective actions.
• Manages inventory, completes month-end counts, and oversees packaging of finished goods.
• Prepares reports and participates in safety committee activities.

Skills

Production planning

Staff supervision

Forecasting inventory

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at one or more plant areas, ensuring cost, profit, and productivity goals are met. You will develop production schedules, forecast inventory needs, and coordinate activities across departments.

The role requires guiding and coaching staff, maintaining safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in efficiency and yields. Strong MS Office skills and prior supervision experience are essential for success.