Production Shift Leader: Growth, Safety & Stock Benefits

UFP Industries; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee operations across multiple departments and shifts. You will train and develop staff, drive production goals, monitor costs and profitability, and lead continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

The role requires 3-5 years in manufacturing with 1-3 years in people leadership, plus knowledge of production reporting, scheduling, and basic lumber calculations.

Qualifications

• Post high school education is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.
• Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and other business software.
• Basic knowledge on lumber math, lumber grades and species.
• Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.

Responsibilities

• Manages the production operation of multiple departments multiple shifts.
• Manages the activity of a group of employees and motivates for maximum productivity.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves various problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates performance of individuals and various programs.
• Coaches and counsels’ employees.
• Manages activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law.
• Communicates to employees and other management members as required.
• Manages cost and profitability of the department.
• Manages department inventory.
• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
• Participates in Safety Committee and ensures that department is in compliance with established safety standards.
• Performs other duties as required.
• If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous material handling procedures and practices.
• May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

People management

Production reporting

Production scheduling

Excel

Word

Outlook

Lumber math

Education

Post high school education

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee operations across multiple departments and shifts. You will train and develop staff, drive production goals, monitor costs and profitability, and lead continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

The role requires 3-5 years in manufacturing with 1-3 years in people leadership, plus knowledge of production reporting, scheduling, and basic lumber calculations.