Production Lead

Join the UFP family, where victories are celebrated together! We have a proud history of sharing our profits with our dedicated team members. As a part of our production team, you’ll work in a collaborative environment that allows you to see your work transform into a finished product every day.

Job Summary

The Crew Leader is responsible for the coordination of an operating cell work area and its support services. Assists in the training of employees, and the communication between management and employees. Relies on limited experience and judgment to accomplish goals. Little creativity and latitude are expected and work under the direct supervision

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the work area is running according to schedule and minimizes downtime.
• Ensures work area and equipment are safe and clean.
• Ensures all employees have received adequate machine-specific safety training prior to operating equipment.
• Assists in scheduling production, balances workloads between teams or work areas, and
• Assist in reviewing preshift machine inspection sheets and addressing concerns.
• Reviews production sheets and communication with employees.
• Checks material and finished products to ensure quality and that they meet customer specifications.
• Implements CI principles to improve current processes.
• Conducts Sunrise meetings and monthly safety talks, and provides training to employees.
• Directs activities consistent with all Company policies, procedures and applicable law.
• Communicates to employees and other management members as required.
• Leads employees in continuous improvements and safety initiatives.
• Participates in the completion of employees' performance evaluation forms.
• Prepares production reports and maintains records as required.
• Ensures the work area is in compliance with established safety standards.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma GED preferred but not required
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in related areas 1 to 3 years preferred.
• Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling
• Basic working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.