UFP Site Built is the leader in designing and manufacturing value-added wood and non-wood products for the construction industry. We offer a wide variety of wood structural components, aluminum decks and rails, and cold formed steel structural components.

We are looking for a dynamic Regional Director of Operations that would be responsible for the performance and profitability of multiple company locations and this case would be responsible for our Sydney, NY and Auburn, NY facilities.  Key responsibility is the purchasing and management of inventory. The position is also responsible for the overall management and coordination of production and support services – HR, safety, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions within its region.  

Principle Duties and ResponsibilitiesStaffs, develops, and coaches the operations, production, and administrative management team, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.Evaluates plants’ performance to budget. Plans and initiates corrective action as required.Executes an optimal purchasing strategy to maximize margins on the buy side.Orders and makes final decisions on all inventory purchases and how much to pay.Develops, negotiates, and manages all “managed inventory programs” with vendors.Manages all consignment programs with customers and for all offsite inventory locations.Ensures that all assets within its region are properly managed and safeguarded.Develops operating budgets and capital expenditure recommendations. Develops and/or approves production objectives, goals, and operating short and long-term plans.Ensures that job classifications and compensation levels are relevant to the labor market and are in line with cost goals.Negotiates contracts which are then approved by the VP responsible. Leads the operation’s new product development initiatives. Ensures that finished goods’ pricing is optimal to ensure maximum profitability levels for the plant.Responsible for product costing and burden accuracy.Responsible for optimizing operations - cuts and yields, to maximize the “mfg. for margin” opportunities.Approves account payables and payroll.Develops and/or approves specific operating policies and procedures as required.Ensures the operation complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and all Company policies and procedures.Participates as an active member of the plant's Safety Committee and ensures that plant operations are consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures.Prepares various reports as required.Performs other duties as required.

QualificationsMinimum five years of work experience as a plant or operations manager.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines.

Compensation & Benefit Information:Salary Range: $75,000-140,000 annually*dependent on experience/shift/cost of living adjustments* Benefits currently offered to our employees:Medical insuranceHealth savings account with company contributionDental insuranceVision insuranceBasic and voluntary life insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysStock purchase program with employee discountEducational reimbursementWellness programs and challengesOther supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.