Job Summary
The Retail Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of plant operations consistent with cost, profit, quality, and productivity objectives. Works under the general direction of the RDO or DO.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures that all plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
Staffs, develops, and coaches the production management team, evaluates performance, and initiates corrective action as required.
Develops and/or approves the master production schedule and shipping schedule as well as coordinating production activities between shifts and other functions.
Assists in developing capital expenditure recommendations.
Establishes quality standards for operations and initiates and manages quality improvement initiatives.
Ensures the plant is properly staffed to meet production levels and goals.
Monitors plant output, cuts/yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required.
Ensures appropriate production data is entered into the system.
Establishes the use of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods and coordinates inventory requirements with management consistent with inventory levels/turnover goals and coordinates month-end inventories.
Responsible for ensuring the yard meets Company conditions and is laid out for efficient operations.
Analyzes production operations and initiates corrective actions to ensure efficient product flow.
Monitors expenses, reviews P&L and other financial and business documents to compare to budget and initiates corrective action as required.
Manages activities of the Maintenance Department.
Ensures the plant complies with HR Company policies and procedures and Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and ensures that plant operations are consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.
Prepares various reports as required.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum of two years of work experience as a production manager or equivalent is required.
Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Forklift operator certification is required
Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities
Salary Pay Range:
$90,000-125,000 annually dependent on experience*
*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Bonus/Incentive Pay:
Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.
A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of two years of work experience as a production manager or equivalent
- Experience and knowledge of UFP's organization, culture, and product lines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Forklift operator certification
- Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities
UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about UFP Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by UFP Industries.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.
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What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
