Job Summary
The Production Department Supervisor assists in the overall operation of the department, supporting the achievement of production, cost, and profitability goals. This role helps facilitate employee training and development to maintain a skilled and productive workforce. The supervisor relies on experience, judgment, and problem-solving skills to plan, coordinate, and accomplish departmental objectives. A degree of creativity, initiative, and independent decision-making is expected while working under the general supervision of a manager.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in managing production operations to support production, quality, safety, and operational goals.
Assists in managing the activities of employees, providing guidance, support, and motivation to help maximize productivity and performance.
Identifies, researches, and resolves various problems and opportunities.
Evaluates performance of individuals and various programs.
Coaches and counsels' employees.
Assists in managing activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law.
Communicates to employees and other management members as required.
Assists in managing cost and profitability of the department.
Assists in managing department inventory
Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
Works with the Safety Committee and ensures that department is in compliance with established safety standards.
Performs other duties as required.
May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area.
Qualifications
High school education is required
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.
Demonstrated ability to set up and manage agendas, ensuring clear understanding of time frames and effective use of visual aids.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and precisely, engage listeners, and ask pertinent questions.
Proficiency in operating Inside UFPI, with a thorough understanding of available resources, specific UFP policy training, and main page navigation.
Skilled in searching topics, using Citrix, and maintaining email etiquette, with a strong grasp of timelines and deadlines.
•Expertise in the Precise Plant Quality Program, including knowledge of quality requirements communication, quality training, and troubleshooting quality issues.
Attention to detail in identifying important production details, reporting and checking for accuracy, and implementing double check systems.
Ability to maintain a routine for day-to-day work while being organized for flexible periods.
Effective daily communication with employees, holding them accountable, and utilizing various communication methods to convey production expectations.
Commitment to safety, understanding and adhering to the UFP principle that safety is priority one, and working with safety leaders on JDA’s and JSA’s.
Proper training in conducting machine audits, understanding the importance of LOTO, and implementing safety improvements.
Knowledge of continuous improvement (CI) principles, including 5S and TPM, and the ability to communicate the importance of each program before implementation.
Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment, including proper training, understanding machine purposes, documenting training, and developing relationships with maintenance staff.
Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and standard work instructions.
Ability to provide daily feedback and communication, identify potential advancement based on performance, and conduct employee reviews.
Understanding the importance of training employees, communicating effectively during training, and emphasizing safety and safeguards.
Self-awareness to reflect on situations and identify areas for improvement.
Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- High school education
- 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience
- 1 to 3 years people management experience
- Strong communication skills (clear speaking, engaging listeners, asking pertinent questions)
- Proficiency operating Inside UFPI (navigation, resources, policy training)
- Skilled in using Citrix and maintaining professional email etiquette
- Expertise in the Precise Plant Quality Program (quality requirements, training, troubleshooting)
- Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process
- Knowledge and training in machine audits and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Knowledge of continuous improvement principles (5S and TPM)
- Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment and relationship with maintenance staff
- Understanding of preventative maintenance and standard work instructions
- Attention to detail, reporting accuracy, and implementing double-check systems
- Ability to coach, counsel, evaluate performance, and conduct employee reviews
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.
