Truss Plant Manager

84 Lumber Company; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber Company in Chalfont, PA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our roof and floor truss components manufacturing facility. You will oversee daily operations, production, safety, quality, inventory, and team performance, with a hands-on leadership approach that develops associates and improves efficiency.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, staffing, and supplier relations, ensuring on-time delivery and high product quality, while maintaining compliance with OSHA

Qualifications

• Able to speak, read and write Spanish, or be willing to learn.
• 84 Components Fork Truck License.
• Basic math skills.
• Willing to relocate.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and manage production associates and supervisors.
• Champion a culture of safety by leading new hire orientation and annual safety training.
• Monitor production metrics, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, and plant performance for improvements.
• Manage lumber and hardware inventory, complete weekly inventory reporting, and maintain records.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, calibration, and daily facility inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual

Tools

Fork Truck License

Job description

Overview

As a Plant Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of a fast-paced roof and floor truss components manufacturing facility, leading all aspects of production, safety, quality, inventory, and team performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to develop associates, improve operational efficiencies, and drive measurable business results while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead all manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals are consistently achieved.


• Recruit, develop, coach, and manage a high-performing team of production associates and supervisors.


• Champion a culture of safety by leading new hire orientation, conducting annual safety training, and ensuring compliance with all company policies and OSHA standards.


• Monitor production metrics, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, and plant performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Manage lumber and hardware inventory, complete weekly inventory reporting, and maintain accurate production and financial records.


• Ensure equipment reliability by overseeing preventive maintenance, calibration, and daily facility inspections.


• Optimize plant layout, workflow, and material movement to maximize productivity and reduce waste.


• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, performance evaluations, and employee relations while maintaining open communication with corporate leadership.


• Develop staffing plans, manage labor resources, and oversee departmental budgets to achieve operational and financial objectives.


• Lead performance management initiatives, including coaching, recognition, corrective action, and talent development.


• Maintain high standards of product quality and customer satisfaction through effective production planning and process execution.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, within the wood products, truss, wall panel, or building materials industry.


• Strong operational, inventory management, and production planning experience.


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills (Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply)


• Experience managing budgets, labor, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives in a multicultural environment.


• Ability to hire, develop, and retain top talent while building an engaged, high-performing workforce.

If you're a results-driven manufacturing leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Address: 43 Bristol Rd. Chalfont PA 18914

Responsibilities

• Inventory control


• Responsible for Profit and Loss of Plant


• Understand how to perform every position in the plant efficiently and correctly


• Correct all quality issues and develop solutions to prevent them


• Audit outgoing loads for completeness.


• Prepare daily production plan

Qualifications

• Able to speak, read and write Spanish, or be willing to learn (where applicable)


• 84 Components Fork Truck License


• Basic math skills


• Willing to relocate


• Good leadership skills


• Good interpersonal skills


• Excellent problem solving skills


• Must be able to work under pressure

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail].