Bowling Green, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... sawmill operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable production of lumber products ... Ensures the plant complies with HR Company policies and procedures and Federal, State and local ...
Posted today
Bowling Green, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... sawmill operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable production of lumber products ... Ensures the plant complies with HR Company policies and procedures and Federal, State and local ...
Posted today
$15.01 - $15.73
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| Aspect | Local Sawmill | Sawmill Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent, safety training | High school diploma or equivalent, safety training |
| Work Environment | Operates within a sawmill facility, often in rural or industrial areas | Works on-site at sawmill, handling logs and machinery |
| Industry Usage | Used by sawmill companies to describe the business location | Refers to individual employees performing cutting and processing tasks |
The term 'Local Sawmill' typically refers to the business location or facility, while 'Sawmill Worker' describes the employee performing the work. Both roles require safety training and operate within the same industry environment, but they focus on different aspects: one on the site itself, the other on the personnel working there.
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 17 hours ago
Posted today
7.5
Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
262nd of 538 rated manufacturers
Job Summary
The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of sawmill operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable production of lumber products. This role oversees production, maintenance, quality control, inventory management, and workforce performance while driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, cost control, and operational excellence. The Plant Manager works under the general direction of the Regional Director of Operations (RDO) or Director of Operations (DO) and is accountable for achieving production, quality, and financial objectives.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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 the 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
Minimum of two years of work experience as a production manager or equivalent is required.
Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP's organization, culture, and product lines
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Forklift operator certification is required
Working knowledge of shipping truck capacities
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
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Universal Forest Products, Inc., is a U.S.-based global corporation that finds reward in its roots and its hard-earned success. Founded in 1955 as a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry, Universal today is a multibillion-dollar holding company with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three robust markets: retail, industrial and construction. Since 1993, Universal has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: UFPI). We re headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Wood product manufacturing
10,000+ Employees
Grand Rapids, MI, US
1955
