Assistant Production Manager - Construction

UFP Industries•Riverside, CA

About The Position

UFP Construction is seeking an energetic, driven Assistant Production Manager to support manufacturing operations, employee development, and continuous improvement at its facility. The role partners closely with the Production Manager to promote safe, efficient, and productive operations and help meet production, quality, safety, profitability, and customer-delivery goals. It offers an emerging operations leader exposure to plant operations, strategic planning, and production management, with opportunities to develop into greater leadership responsibility.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build relationships, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and inventory management.
Experience coaching and developing employees while fostering accountability and engagement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in construction products, building materials, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with UFP products, operations, and company culture.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and profitability objectives.
Support production planning and scheduling to meet customer demands and delivery commitments.
Help supervise, coach, and develop production employees and team leaders.
Monitor operational performance, productivity, and quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist in implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve workflow.
Support staffing efforts to meet production requirements while maintaining cost objectives.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training to perform their jobs safely and effectively.
Monitor inventory levels, material utilization, and inventory accuracy in assigned areas.
Assist with month-end inventory counts and inventory control processes.
Help oversee equipment maintenance and coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
Maintain facility standards for housekeeping, organization, and operational excellence.
Support monitoring and control of departmental expenses and operating costs.
Assist with purchasing supplies, processing purchase requests, and approving operational documentation as needed.
Prepare reports, production metrics, and operational summaries for leadership review.
Promote safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.