Safety Coordinator/ Production Supervisor

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.

The Safety Coordinator and Production Supervisor plays a dual role responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant workplace while overseeing and optimizing production operations. This position will focus on promoting a culture of safety, maintaining workplace safety protocols, and minimizing risks, while also ensuring that production targets are met efficiently, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of both safety management and production processes, with a commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Safety Coordinator I)

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure that safe job practices are followed, protective equipment is properly utilized, and all required machine/process guards are in place and operational
• Investigates and facilitate the investigation of all accidents and near-miss occurrences identify trends and causes and ensures that corrective measures are implemented
• Works with management to develop safety programs and incentives as appropriate
• Conducts new hire training and ensures new employees understand safety practices and policies
• Provides training to employees on the safe and appropriate operation of machinery and equipment
• Chairs the Safety Committee
• Ensures the facility maintains the proper number of personnel trained in first aid and CPR and that the required level of safety and medical supplies are maintained in inventory
• Conducts and certifies all forklift training
• Coordinates annual fire inspection tours and planned/unplanned tours by other safety and health regulatory agencies
• Monitors facility hearing conservation program
• Coordinates work duties for employees on medical restrictions
• Maintains appropriate communication with immediate management, Human Resources, and third-party claims administrators
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports
• Prepares regular and special reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Production Supervisor)

• Manages the production operation of multiple departments multiple shifts.
• Manages the activity of a group of employees and motivates for maximum productivity.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves various problems and opportunities.
• Evaluates performance of individuals and various programs.
• Coaches and counsels' employees.
• Manages activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law.
• Communicates to employees and other management members as required.
• Manages cost and profitability of the department.
• Manages department inventory
• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
• Participates in Safety Committee and ensures that department is in compliance with established safety standards.
• Performs other duties as required.
• If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous material handling procedures and practices.
• May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing 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.
• Basic knowledge on lumber math, lumber grades and species.
• Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process

• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum zero to two years of experience in safety or woodworking operations
• Preferred experience in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations