Production Manager

Posted 8 Days Ago
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3 Locations
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Junior
Retail
The Role
Leads daily manufacturing operations for building components, overseeing production schedules, workflow, safety, quality, costs, inventory, staffing, and profitability. Develops teams, drives lean and continuous improvement initiatives, analyzes production metrics, reduces waste, manages resources, and ensures regulatory and company compliance. Partners with supervisors and team leads to improve operational standards and supports plant growth through strategic planning.
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Production Manager
Build the Future of Construction with UFP Site Built

At UFP Site Built, we're transforming the way buildings are constructed. As a leader in the design and manufacturing of value-added wood and non-wood structural components, we help builders complete projects faster, safer, and more efficiently through innovative off-site construction solutions.


From floor trusses and roof trusses to wall panels, engineered stairs, aluminum decking systems, and cold-formed steel components, our products are helping shape residential and commercial construction projects across North America.


We're looking for a dynamic Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on improving processes, developing people, and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to talk with you.


What You'll Do

As a Production Manager, you'll oversee daily manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and profitability goals are achieved. You'll play a critical role in developing team members, optimizing workflows, and helping position the facility for continued growth.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.
  • Develop production schedules and coordinate workflow across departments to meet customer demand.
  • Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams through training, mentorship, and performance management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, productivity, material utilization, and waste reduction.
  • Analyze key production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
  • Ensure company assets, equipment, inventory, and resources are effectively managed and maintained.
  • Partner with supervisors and team leads to establish and maintain operational excellence standards.
  • Monitor staffing levels and workforce planning to support production requirements.
  • Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
  • Manage inventory control processes, material flow, and month-end inventory activities.
  • Review operational expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Ensure all operations comply with company policies, quality standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Participate in strategic planning efforts that support plant growth and long-term business objectives.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience as a Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or equivalent role.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
  • Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within building products, construction materials, wood products, truss manufacturing, panelization, steel fabrication, or related industries.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with UFP products, operations, and manufacturing environments.

Why Join UFP Site Built?
  • Join an industry leader that is shaping the future of off-site construction and building solutions.
  • Take ownership of a high-impact leadership role with opportunities to drive operational excellence.
  • Lead and develop talented teams in a collaborative, safety-focused culture.
  • Enjoy career growth opportunities across one of North America's largest building products organizations.
  • Earn a competitive compensation package backed by industry-leading benefits.
  • Be part of a company that values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Build your future with a company that's building America's future. Apply today and grow your career with UFP Site Built.

 


The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience as a Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or equivalent role.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
  • Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Experience within building products, construction materials, wood products, truss manufacturing, panelization, steel fabrication, or related industries.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with UFP products, operations, and manufacturing environments.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Grand Rapids, Michigan
2,870 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

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.

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