When we win, you win! UFP has a long history of sharing profits with employees. Our hourly team members are eligible for a fall bonus based on their local operation’s performance! Come join our production team where you will work in a hands-on collaborative environment with the ability to see your work come together in an end product every day.

Job Summary

The Assistant Production Supervisor is responsible for supporting and advancing management's safety and production objectives on the production floor.

Successful candidates will obtain a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and the manufacturing processes while working in the plant.

A strong commitment to a culture of safety, quality orientation, on time delivery, inventory management, and operational excellence is a must.

Functions as a resource for the Production Manager(s) in various departments.

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.
• 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 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 preferred, or equivalent experience is required.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel / spreadsheets is required.

Last updated : 2024-02-23