Lead Operations. Build Teams. Drive Growth.
Are you a hands-on operations leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, improving processes, and delivering results? UFP Factory Built is looking for a Plant Manager to lead one of our manufacturing facilities and play a key role in the success of our growing business.
As a Plant Manager, you'll have the opportunity to run the operation like it's your own, leading production, safety, quality, inventory, maintenance, and team development while making a direct impact on profitability and customer satisfaction. This is an ideal role for a leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
About UFP Factory Built
UFP Factory Built, a division of UFP Industries, supplies structural components and engineered solutions for manufactured housing, modular construction, RV, and cargo trailer manufacturers throughout North America. We are part of a stable, growth-oriented organization with a strong reputation for investing in our people and promoting from within.
What You'll Do
- Lead all day-to-day plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and profitability goals are achieved.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of supervisors and production employees.
- Drive operational excellence through process improvements, waste reduction, and efficiency initiatives.
- Manage production scheduling, inventory levels, shipping activities, and resource planning.
- Monitor key performance metrics and take action to improve throughput, quality, and financial results.
- Partner with leadership on capital investments, facility improvements, and business growth initiatives.
- Foster a culture centered around safety, employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA standards, and all applicable regulations.
- Oversee maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
What We're Looking For
- Experience leading manufacturing, production, operations, or industrial teams.
- Proven ability to motivate employees, develop talent, and drive results.
- Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, and operational metrics.
- Ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and implement effective solutions.
- Experience with inventory management, production scheduling, and process improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Why Join UFP?
- Opportunity to lead and influence all aspects of a manufacturing operation.
- High visibility and direct impact on business performance.
- Stable and growing company with a strong national footprint.
- Collaborative culture that values leadership, innovation, and accountability.
- Career advancement opportunities within UFP Industries.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you'll build a safe, efficient, and engaged operation, develop future leaders, improve plant performance, and help position the facility for continued growth. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the business.
If you're a driven operations leader looking to take ownership of a facility, develop teams, and grow your career with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits 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
- Education Reimbursement
- Wellness Programs and Challenges
- Other Supplemental Benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
