Lumber Contacts Inc

Truss Plant Production Manager

Lumber Contacts Inc  •  Mendon, MA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description


The Truss Plant Production Manager oversees daily
manufacturing, fabrication, and yard operations. They are responsible for
driving safety standards, coordinating production schedules, managing direct
labor, and executing continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products are
delivered on time and within quality specifications.


The role requires a hands-on, strategic leader who bridges
operational needs across multiple departments. Key responsibilities for the
position include:


Core Responsibilities


  • Operational
    Execution:

    Planning and adjusting daily/weekly production schedules to
    meet customer demand, capacity, and labor availability.

  • Safety
    & Environment:

    Leading daily safety activities, enforcing work
    place organization and cultivating a safety-first culture across all
    shifts.

  • Quality
    Control:

    Enforcing strict quality control programs, monitoring
    workmanship, and preventing defects on incoming raw materials and finished
    trusses.

  • Team
    Leadership:

    Determining staffing requirements, managing shift leads,
    and facilitating structured training and leadership development.

  • Continuous
    Improvement:

    Utilizing lean manufacturing strategies to eliminate
    non-value-added activities, streamline process flows, and reduce material
    scrap.

  • Cross-Functional
    Collaboration:

    Partnering with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize
    equipment downtime and coordinating with Supply Chain, Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety departments.

  • Ideal
    Qualifications


·

Experience:

Previous supervisory or
management experience in wood truss manufacturing or high-volume building
products.


·

Skills:

Strong understanding of Lean
Manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and production key performance
indicators (KPIs).


·

Leadership:

Ability to build high-performing
teams, resolve performance issues, and manage structured change in a fast-paced

Lumber Contacts Inc

About Lumber Contacts Inc

The LBM industry runs on strong people. We know where to find them!

At Lumber Contacts, Inc. (LCI), we connect the Lumber and Building Materials industry with the talent that drives growth, strengthens operations, and builds long term success. Our recruiters aren’t generalists — we’re industry insiders with real world LBM experience and a proven ability to identify the people who make a difference.

Companies trust us because we deliver candidates who are skilled, vetted, and aligned with their culture. Professionals trust us because we open doors to meaningful opportunities with respected employers. “We pride ourselves on being in tune with the needs of both our clients and candidates.”

From sales and operations to leadership and specialty roles, LCI is the partner that helps the LBM industry hire smarter, faster, and better.

Driven by values. Powered by relationships. Focused on results

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
Unknown
Headquarters
Boston
Year Founded
2015
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