production supervisor

UFP Industries; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Department Supervisor to oversee the department's operations, ensuring alignment with cost, profit and production goals while mentoring employees. This role requires leveraging experience and judgment to plan and implement methods to achieve departmental objectives under the supervision of a manager.

The position emphasizes training, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple departments and shifts, with responsibility for cost control,

Qualifications

• Post high school education is required.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing with 1–3 years of people management.
• Ability to set up agendas with clear timeframes and visual aids.
• Strong communication skills to engage listeners and ask questions.
• Proficiency with Inside UFPI; knowledge of UFP policy training and navigation.
• Familiarity with Citrix and email etiquette; awareness of timelines and deadlines.
• Knowledge of CI: 5S and TPM; communicate their importance before implementation.
• Attention to detail; reporting accuracy and double-check systems.
• Organize day-to-day work with flexibility; maintain daily feedback loops.
• Commitment to safety; work with JDA's and JSA's; ensure safety leaders are involved.
• Training in machine audits, LOTO, and safety improvements.
• Daily interaction with maintenance for machine reliability and MTTR/MTBF awareness.
• Forklift Driver licensing process completion.

Responsibilities

• Manages production operations of multiple departments and shifts.
• Leads a group of employees; drives maximum productivity.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates performance of individuals and programs.
• Coaches and counsels employees.
• Ensures compliance with UFP policies, procedures and law.
• Communicates with employees and management as required.
• Manages department cost and profitability; oversees inventory.
• Leads CI initiatives and safety programs.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Participates in Safety Committee and ensures safety standards.
• Performs other duties; may support Treating Department with hazardous materials handling.
• May operate forklift to move material as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

People management

Safety leadership

Production planning

Communication

Forklift operation

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.

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.