Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of plant operations consistent with cost, profit, quality, and productivity objectives. Works under the general direction of the Director of Operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sawmill management and a deep understanding of the wood products industry.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily sawmill operations, ensuring production targets are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Identify areas for operational improvements and implement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• 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.
• 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.
• Establishes the use of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Preferred minimum of 3 years of experience in sawmill operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines