Production Operations Manager - Lead & Optimize Manufacturing

UFP Industries; Minneota (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

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

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a plant’s manufacturing operations and coordinate multiple departments to meet cost, productivity, and quality goals. You will develop production schedules, forecast inventory needs, and coordinate with other areas to optimize output.

The role requires supervision experience, strong knowledge of office tools, and the ability to drive efficiency across shifts. Join a team focused on safe, compliant operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in relating discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience as production supervisor or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.

Responsibilities

• Formulates long- and short-range business plans and goals.
• Ensure that all plant assets in area of responsibility are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Staffs assigned operations to meet production levels consistent with cost objectives.
• Ensures that employees are properly trained.
• Supervises activities directly or through supervisors and lead operators.
• Coaches and develops subordinates, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.
• Establishes work center operation efficiency standards.
• Monitors performance to established efficiency and quality standards and initiates corrective action as required.
• Ensures performance reviews are conducted in accordance with policy in area of responsibility.
• Ensures that yard conditions and housekeeping conform to Company standards in area of responsibility.
• Monitors expenses for area of responsibility and initiates corrective action as required.
• Analyzes production operations and workflow and develops improvement recommendations.
• Monitors output, cuts yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required within area of responsibility.
• Manages inventory in area of responsibility, ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with operational policy, and participates in month end inventory.
• Ensures that machinery in area of operation is properly maintained.
• Orders supplies, initiates purchase orders, and approves timecards and incentives.
• Manages finished goods packaging as required.
• Prepares various reports and logs as required.
• Participates in the Safety Committee process and ensures that assigned operations are performed consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices and procedures.
• Ensures that operations are performed with Federal, State and local laws and regulations, and Company policy and procedure.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Forecasting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a plant’s manufacturing operations and coordinate multiple departments to meet cost, productivity, and quality goals. You will develop production schedules, forecast inventory needs, and coordinate with other areas to optimize output.

The role requires supervision experience, strong knowledge of office tools, and the ability to drive efficiency across shifts. Join a team focused on safe, compliant operations and continuous improvement.