Director of Operations - Universal Forest Products - UFP Industries : Job Details

Lead all plant operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery of composite decking and outdoor living products. Develop and execute operational strategies to meet site financial targets, including cost control, margin improvement, and capital planning. Monitor and improve production KPIs such as OEE, yield, scrap rate, and uptime; lead continuous improvement initiatives. Build, coach, and manage a high-performing team across production, maintenance, shipping, HR, and administration. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee purchasing strategy and manage all inventory procurement for raw materials, colorants, and consumables. Negotiate supplier contracts and manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and consignment programs. Maintain inventory accuracy through ERP system oversight, cycle counts, and demand planning alignment. Ensure optimal product costing, burden accuracy, and margin analysis to support profitability. Co...Operations, Director, Continuous Improvement, Operation, Product Development, Inventory Control