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About the Role

The Production Department Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of its department consistent with cost, profit and production goals. This role involves training and development of employees, planning and accomplishing goals, and implementing methods to achieve departmental objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manages the production operation of multiple departments across multiple shifts.
• Manages employee activities and motivates for maximum productivity.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates individual and program performance.
• Coaches and counsels employees.
• Manages activities consistent with UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law.
• Communicates with employees and management as required.
• Manages department cost and profitability.
• Manages department inventory.
• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Participates in the Safety Committee and ensures department compliance with safety standards.
• Performs other duties as required.
• If assigned to the Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous material handling procedures and practices.
• May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area.

Requirements

• Post 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.

Skills

• Manufacturing experience
• People management
• Agenda management
• Communication
• UFPI operation
• Citrix usage
• Email etiquette
• Precise Plant Quality Program
• Attention to detail
• Routine maintenance
• Accountability
• Safety compliance
• Machine audits
• LOTO procedures
• Continuous improvement (CI)
• 5S
• TPM
• Machinery and equipment knowledge
• Preventative maintenance
• Standard work instructions
• Employee feedback
• Employee reviews
• Forklift operation

Experience Level

• 3-5 years in manufacturing
• 1-3 years managing people

Education Level

• Post high school education

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000 - $100,000 annually dependent on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity

• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.