Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of a plant's manufacturing operations or multiple department operations consistent with cost, profit and productivity objectives. Develops production schedules for area of responsibility, coordinates activity with other areas and forecasts inventory requirements.

• ◆Formulates long and shortrange business plans and goals.
• ◆Ensure that all plant assets in area of responsibility are properly managed and safeguarded.
• ◆Staffs assigned operations to meet production levels consistent with cost objectives.
• ◆Ensures that employees are properly trained.
• ◆Supervises activities directly or through supervisors and lead operators.
• ◆Coaches and develops subordinates, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.
• ◆Establishes work center operation efficiency standards.
• ◆Monitors performance to established efficiency and quality standards and initiates corrective action as required.
• ◆Ensures performance reviews are conducted in accordance with policy in area of responsibility.
• ◆Ensures that yard conditions and housekeeping conform to Company standards in area of responsibility.
• ◆Monitors expenses for area of responsibility and initiates corrective action as required.
• ◆Analyzes production operations and workflow and develops improvement recommendations.
• ◆Monitors output, cuts yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required within area of responsibility.
• ◆Manages inventory in area of responsibility, ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with operational policy, and participates in month end inventory.
• ◆Ensures that machinery in area of operation is properly maintained.
• ◆Orders supplies, initiates purchase orders, and approves timecards and incentives.
• ◆Manages finished goods packaging as required.
• ◆Prepares various reports and logs as required.
• ◆Participates in the Safety Committee process and ensures that assigned operations are performed consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices and procedures.
• ◆Ensures that operations are performed with Federal, State and local laws and regulations, and Company policy and procedure.

• ✓Preferred bachelor's degree in relating discipline or equivalent
• ✓Minimum of two years of experience as production supervisor or equivalent
• ✓Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• ✓Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines