Production Shift Lead

When we win, you win! UFP has a long history of sharing profits with employees. Our hourly team members are eligible for a fall bonus based on their local operation’s performance! Come join our production team where you will work in a hands-on collaborative environment with the ability to see your work come together in an end product every day.

Job Summary

The Assistant Production Supervisor is training to be responsible for the supervision and coordination

of an operating department and helps plan, direct and coordinate support services; as well as the

training and development of its employees. Relies on guidance from production supervisor experience

and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; some creativity and latitude is expected; works under the

supervision of the production supervisor.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Helps implement methods to achieve plans and goals of the department and to maintain quality and customer standards / expectations.

Learns how to direct the activity of a group of employees and motivate them for maximum

productivity.

• Ensures all employees have received adequate machine specific safety training prior to operating equipment.
• Reviews pre-shift machine inspections and addresses machine concerns according to internal procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment; consistently checks quality of inbound and outbound material; and implements CI principals to improve current processes.
• Helps identify, research, and resolve various problems and opportunities.
• With the guidance of the production supervisor, evaluates performance of individuals and various programs.
• Coaches and assists employees to help them perform their job functions more safely, productively, and efficiently. Disciplines employees when necessary and learns the proper way to conduct annual performance reviews.
• Assists in conducting sunrise meetings and monthly safety talks and provides training to employees.
• Learns all the Company policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Communicates to employees and other management members as required.
• Leads employees in continuous improvements and safety initiatives.
• Prepares production reports and maintains records as required.
• Participates in Safety Committee and ensures that assigned department is in compliance with established safety standards.
• Learns to manage employee time and attendance through the time and attendance system.
• Performs other duties as required.

Compensation & Benefit Information :

Hourly Pay : $22.50 per hour dependent on experience*

pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus / Incentive Pay :

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.

A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees :

• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience; 3 to 5 years preferred
• Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Basic knowledge on lumber math, lumber grades and species
• Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process · Bust be at least 18 years of age
30+ days ago