Assistant Production Manager ( Packaging )
UFP Industries · Riverside · $65,000–$75,000 (stated in the posting)
Job Summary
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. Functions as a department supervisor for a period of three months in each operating department of the plant mill, industrial, specialty, treating, truss, shipping/receiving.
Principle Duties and 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.
- Ensure 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Compensation & Benefit Information:
Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 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.