Metal Wall Crew / Dept. Lead

Universal Forest Products
Berlin, New Jersey
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 50,000 - 100,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 3-5 yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Coaching","Problem-solving","Safety leadership","Performance evaluation"]

Lead production operations for a department on multiple shifts, managing a group of employees to drive productivity, cost control, and safety performance. Train, coach, and evaluate team members while resolving operational problems and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Manage department inventory and reporting, ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards, and support hazardous material handling when assigned.

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Universal Forest Products
Universal Forest Products
3 months ago

Metal Wall Crew / Dept. Lead

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Job Summary

Lead production operations for a department on multiple shifts, managing a group of employees to drive productivity, cost control, and safety performance. Train, coach, and evaluate team members while resolving operational problems and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Manage department inventory and reporting, ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards, and support hazardous material handling when assigned.
Location: Berlin, New Jersey
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage the production operation of multiple departments across multiple shifts.
  • •Manage employee activity to motivate maximum productivity.
  • •Identify, research, and resolve operational problems and opportunities.
  • •Evaluate performance of individuals and programs; coach and counsel employees.
  • •Manage department cost/profitability and inventory while leading continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 50,000 - 100,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Post high school education is required.
  • •3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience; 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.
  • •Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling.
  • •Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software.
  • •Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
Experience:3-5 yearsManufacturing
Skills:LeadershipCoachingProblem-solvingSafety leadershipPerformance evaluation
Certifications:Forklift Driver licensing
Tech Stack:ExcelWordOutlookProduction reportingProduction scheduling

Company Brief

Universal Forest Products
Manufactures and distributes wood, composite, and other building products for residential and commercial construction. Serves customers across retail, construction, industrial, and packaging markets through a broad network of manufacturing and distribution operations.
Industry: Building Materials
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, United States
Founded: 1955
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