Operations Manager

Universal Forest Products

  • Livermore Falls, ME
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 SummaryThe Operations Manager is responsible for the performance and profitability of a single or multiple Company locations. May serve as the lead person for a plant if officing out of that location. It is also responsible for the daily management and coordination of production and support services – HR, safety, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions of the location.(Livermore Falls is a Sawmill as well as a Pallet Assembly plant).Principle Duties and Responsibilities
  • Staffs, develops, and coaches the operations, production, and administrative management team, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.
  • Evaluates plant(s)’s performance to budget. Plans and initiates corrective action as required.
  • Ensures that all plant(s) assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
  • Ensures plant(s) meets operating budgets and ROI expectations.
  • Develops and/or approves production objectives, goals, and operating short and long-term plans.
  • Ensures that job classifications and compensation levels are relevant to the labor market and are in line with cost goals.
  • Leads the operation’s new product development initiatives.
  • Ensures that finished goods’ pricing is optimal to ensure maximum profitability levels for the plant(s).
  • Responsible for product costing and burden accuracy.
  • Responsible for optimizing operations - cuts and yields, to maximize the “mfg. for margin” opportunities.
  • Approves account payables and payroll.
  • Develops and/or approves specific operating policies and procedures as required.
  • Ensures the operation(s) complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and all Company policies and procedures.
  • Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and ensures that plant(s) operations are consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Prepares various reports as required.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
  • Minimum three years of work experience as a plant manager.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Universal Forest Products