Production Supervisor: Growth, Safety & Team Leadership

UFP Industries, Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Newnan, GA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee multiple departments and shifts, drive safety and continuous improvement, and ensure production goals are met within cost and quality targets.

You will train and develop staff, manage inventory and reports, cooperate with management, and participate in safety committees; forklift operation may be required, along with training in LOTO and TPM basics.

Qualifications

• Post high school education is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.
• Strong communication skills, including clear and precise speech.
• Proficiency in operating Inside UFPI and understanding UFP policies.
• Experience with CI concepts (5S, TPM) and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages the production operation of multiple departments and shifts.
• Manages the activity of a group of employees and motivates for maximum productivity.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems and opportunities.
• Coaches and counsels employees.
• Manages cost and profitability of the department.
• Manages department inventory.
• Leads continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Participates in Safety Committee and ensures safety standards compliance.
• May drive a forklift to move material to/from production area.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

People management

Communication

Safety

Lean manufacturing

Forklift operation

CI / 5S / TPM

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Inside UFPI

Citrix

JDA

JSA

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. in Newnan, GA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee multiple departments and shifts, drive safety and continuous improvement, and ensure production goals are met within cost and quality targets.

You will train and develop staff, manage inventory and reports, cooperate with management, and participate in safety committees; forklift operation may be required, along with training in LOTO and TPM basics.