Production Supervisor

Description

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

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and precisely, engage listeners, and ask pertinent questions.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment, including proper training, understanding machine purposes, documenting training, and developing relationships with maintenance staff.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.
• Post high school education is required
• Attention to detail in identifying important production details, reporting and checking for accuracy, and implementing double-check systems.
• Skilled in searching topics, using Citrix, and maintaining email etiquette, with a strong grasp of timelines and deadlines.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement (CI) principles, including 5S and TPM, and the ability to communicate the importance of each program before implementation.
• Proper training in conducting machine audits, understanding the importance of LOTO, and implementing safety improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and manage agendas, ensuring clear understanding of time frames and effective use of visual aids.
• Expertise in the Precise Plant Quality Program, including knowledge of quality requirements communication, quality training, and troubleshooting quality issues.
• Ability to maintain a routine for day-to-day work while being organized for flexible periods.
• Proficiency in operating Inside UFPI, with a thorough understanding of available resources, specific UFP policy training, and main page navigation.
• Self-awareness to reflect on situations and identify areas for improvement.
• Effective daily communication with employees, holding them accountable, and utilizing various communication methods to convey production expectations.
• 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.
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Understanding the importance of training employees, communicating effectively during training, and emphasizing safety and safeguards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance