Management
Salaried
The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of plant operations consistent with cost, profit, quality and productivity objectives.
Works under general direction of the GMO; exercises discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis; and high degree of creativity is expected.
- Ensures that all plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
- Staffs, develops and coaches the production management team, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.
- Develops and/or approves the master production schedule and shipping schedule as well as coordinating production activities between shifts and other functions.
- Assists in developing capital expenditure recommendations.
- Establishes quality standards for operations and initiates and manages quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensures the plant is properly staffed to meet production levels and goals.
- Monitors plant output, cuts/yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required.
- Ensures appropriate production data is entered into the system.
- Manages raw material, in-process and finished goods inventories and coordinates inventory requirements with management consistent with inventory levels/turnover goals and coordinates month-end inventories.
- Responsible for ensuring the yard meets Company conditions and is laid out for efficient operations.
- Analyzes production operations and initiates corrective actions to ensure efficient product flow.
- Monitors expenses, reviews P&L and other financial and business documents to compare to Budget and initiates corrective action as required.
- Manages activities of Maintenance Department.
- Assists in new product development process.
- Develops and implements specific plant policies and procedures as required.
- Ensures the plant complies with HR Company policies and procedures and Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
- Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and ensures that plant operations are consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.
- Prepares various reports as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience is required.
- Minimum of two years of experience as production manager or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Forklift operator certification is required.
- Working knowledge of shipping trucks capacities and understanding trucking needs (scheduling and booking trucks).
- Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP's organization, culture, and product lines
Skills and abilities
- Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
- Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
- Demonstrated proficiency to manage multiple tasks, to set priorities, and to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and in developing subordinates.
- Demonstrated ability to be mobile in the work environment.
- Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes.
- Ability to use a computer, and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business software
- Demonstrated skill in leading project and other people
- Demonstrated skill in improving processes and develop efficiencies in manufacturing processes
- Ability to understand the conditions of the market place and present solutions to challenging times.
- Ability to pass a drug test
Conduct
- Self-managing; works well under little supervision
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Good interpersonal skills and good communicator
- Strong organization skills and detail oriented
- Be a team player and support the Company's goals
- Conducts in a professional manner
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
