Operations Manager

Join the UFP family, where victories are celebrated together! We have a proud history of sharing our profits with our dedicated team members. As a part of our production team, you’ll work in a collaborative environment that allows you to see your work transform into a finished product every day.

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for the performance and profitability of the Milwaukee location. It is responsible for the daily management and coordination of production and support services – HR, safety, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions of the location.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Staffs, develops, and coaches the operations, production, and administrative management team, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.
• Evaluates plant(s)’s performance to budget. Plans and initiates corrective action as required.
• Ensures that all plant(s) assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Ensures plant(s) meets operating budgets and ROI expectations.
• Develops and/or approves production objectives, goals, and operating short and long-term plans.
• Ensures that job classifications and compensation levels are relevant to the labor market and are in line with cost goals.
• Leads the operation’s new product development initiatives.
• Ensures that finished goods’ pricing is optimal to ensure maximum profitability levels for the plant(s).
• Responsible for product costing and burden accuracy.
• Responsible for optimizing operations - cuts and yields, to maximize the “mfg. for margin” opportunities.
• Approves account payables and payroll.
• Develops and/or approves specific operating policies and procedures as required.
• Ensures the operation(s) complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and all Company policies and procedures.
• Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and ensures that plant(s) operations are consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of work experience as a plant manager.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.