Assistant Production Manager

Ufp Windsor - Windsor, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Windsor, CO

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

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 Assistant Production Manager is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of one operating department for three months, and plans, directs, and coordinates support services, as established on the PMT program while developing comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. This role functions as a department supervisor for a period of three months in each operating department of the plant mill, including industrial, specialty, treating, truss, and shipping/receiving. In this position, you will plan activities for both the short-term and long-term, develop department production schedules, and supervise the activities of a group of employees while motivating them for maximum productivity. You will ensure that operations meet or exceed efficiency and quality standards, identify, research, and resolve various problems, and initiate corrective actions as required. Additionally, you will supervise activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations, ensuring that inventory utilization and controls align with UFP practices. You will also participate in the inventory process and develop an understanding of the hiring process, product costing, production scheduling, budget and expense control, and machinery maintenance. Moreover, you will gain knowledge of Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, and safety protocols, while also understanding Human Resources policies and practices. This role includes touring other UFP and customer locations to develop a detailed understanding of operations. Participation in the Safety Committee process is essential to ensure that assigned operations are performed in accordance with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures. You will also complete courses and assignments as directed by Plant Management.

Responsibilities

• Plans activity for the short-term and long-term.
• Develops department production schedule.
• Supervises the activity of a group of employees and motivates for maximum productivity.
• Ensures that operations meet or exceed efficiency and quality standards.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves various problems, opportunities and improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates, coaches and counsels employees, and initiates corrective actions as required.
• Supervises activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law and regulations.
• Ensures utilization of inventory and inventory controls are consistent with UFP policies and practices.
• Participates in inventory process.
• Develops an understanding of the hiring process by implementing and managing the process.
• Develops detailed knowledge of product costing.
• Develops an understanding of the production scheduling process.
• Develops working knowledge of the budget and expense control process.
• Develops an understanding of how to ensure that machinery in area of operation is properly maintained.
• Develops understanding on how to run operations consistent with Federal, State and local laws and regulations, and Company policy and procedure.
• Develops working knowledge of Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, and safety.
• Develops working knowledge and understanding of Human Resources policies and practices.
• Develops detailed understanding of operations by touring other UFP and customer locations.
• Participates in the Safety Committee process and ensures that assigned operation is performed consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices and procedures.
• Completes courses and assignments as directed by Plant Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent experience is required.
• Satisfactory completion of the Production Management Trainee - Step 1 program and recommendation of management.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel/spreadsheets is required.

Benefits

• 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