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Job Summary
Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across UFP international manufacturing and logistics operations. Enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance by standardizing best practices, developing global process KPIs, and fostering a culture of operational excellence, leading the management system implementation globally.
Location(s): Any city with a UFP Industries facility, Grand Rapids, Miami, Saint Louis, preferred.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Standardize best practices and develop global process KPIs
Benchmark operational performance across facilities
Identify and implement Lean and Six Sigma projects across sites & countries
Partner with site leaders to reduce waste and improve throughput
Deliver training programs on process improvement methodologies
Monitor and report on progress of improvement initiatives
Ensure alignment of improvement projects with strategic business goals
Support new equipment implementation, automation projects, facility expansions
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
English language fluency is mandatory. Other languages, including Spanish, are desirable.
10+ Years in manufacturing controls, plant management, quality control and operations management
Proven experience in leading Lean and Six Sigma projects in manufacturing or logistics environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and training abilities
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, international setting
Operates within a dynamic, global manufacturing and logistics network. Collaborates with site leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and to implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Responsible for supporting organizational growth and competitiveness through sustained operational improvements.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently to UFP International and UFP Industries facilities, including international travel, as required by business priorities.
Salary Pay Range:
$100,000 - $150,000 annually, dependent on experience*
* Pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Bonus/Incentive Pay:
Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.
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
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.