Production Supervisor

UFP Industries; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic and voluntary 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

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries in the United States is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee multiple shifts and departments, driving safety and continuous improvement while meeting cost and production goals.

You will train and coach staff, manage equipment and inventory, and participate in safety programs. A minimum of 3–5 years in manufacturing with 1–3 years in people management is expected.

Qualifications

• Post high school education is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing; 1 to 3 years managing people.
• Ability to set up and manage agendas with clear timelines and visual aids.
• Strong communication and listening skills; ability to engage and question.
• Proficiency with Inside UFPI resources, policy training, and navigation.
• Knowledge of Citrix usage and professional email etiquette.
• Experience with the Precise Plant Quality Program and quality issue troubleshooting.
• Attention to detail and ability to implement double-check systems.
• Ability to maintain day-to-day routines while adapting to flexible periods.
• Effective daily communication and accountability for production expectations.
• Commitment to safety and working with safety leaders on JDA’s and JSA’s.
• Training in machine audits, LOTO, and safety improvements.
• Knowledge of CI principles (5S and TPM) and communicating their value.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and maintenance coordination.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and standard work instructions.
• Ability to provide daily feedback and conduct employee reviews.
• Experience training employees and emphasizing safety and safeguards.
• Self-awareness to reflect and improve.
• Able to complete Forklift Driver licensing.

Responsibilities

• Manages the production operation of multiple departments and shifts.
• Leads a group of employees, motivating for maximum productivity.
• Identifies and resolves problems and opportunities in production.
• Evaluates performance and coaches staff.
• Manages department cost, profitability, and inventory.
• Drives safety initiatives and ensures policy compliance.
• Communicates with employees and management as required.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Participates in Safety Committee activities and adheres to safety standards.
• May drive forklift as needed; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Quality program knowledge

Communication

CI principles (5S, TPM)

Maintenance coordination

Training & coaching

Problem solving

Education

Post high school education

Tools

Inside UFPI

Citrix

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Department Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of its department consistent with cost, profit and production goals. It is responsible for the training and development of its employees. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals some creativity and latitude is expected works under the supervision of a manager Develops methods and assists in its implementation to achieve plans and goals of the department.

Principle Duties and 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.

Qualifications

• Post high school education is required
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and manage agendas, ensuring clear understanding of time frames and effective use of visual aids.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and precisely, engage listeners, and ask pertinent questions.
• Proficiency in operating Inside UFPI, with a thorough understanding of available resources, specific UFP policy training, and main page navigation.
• Skilled in searching topics, using Citrix, and maintaining email etiquette, with a strong grasp of timelines and deadlines.
• Expertise in the Precise Plant Quality Program, including knowledge of quality requirements communication, quality training, and troubleshooting quality issues.
• Attention to detail in identifying important production details, reporting and checking for accuracy, and implementing double-check systems.
• Ability to maintain a routine for day-to-day work while being organized for flexible periods.
• Effective daily communication with employees, holding them accountable, and utilizing various communication methods to convey production expectations.
• Commitment to safety, understanding and adhering to the UFP principle that safety is priority one, and working with safety leaders on JDA’s and JSA’s.
• Proper training in conducting machine audits, understanding the importance of LOTO, and implementing safety improvements.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement (CI) principles, including 5S and TPM, and the ability to communicate the importance of each program before implementation.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment, including proper training, understanding machine purposes, documenting training, and developing relationships with maintenance staff.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and standard work instructions.
• Ability to provide daily feedback and communication, identify potential advancement based on performance, and conduct employee reviews.
• Understanding the importance of training employees, communicating effectively during training, and emphasizing safety and safeguards.
• Self-awareness to reflect on situations and identify areas for improvement.
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process

Pay: $25+/Hour DOE

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee discount

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.