Operations/ Administrative Assistant

Job Summary The Operations/ Administrative Assistant provides support to managers and employees, assists in daily office needs, and manages the company's general administrative activities. Is responsible for assisting the plant with efficiency improvement, C.I, Safety, and special projects with challenges and opportunities for improvement. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Provide administrative support to leaders to enable day-to-day operations for their teams and initiatives Partner with the Team to build efficiencies within the team and improve alignment and communication Assist with project coordination within the team Coordinate the activities of the site Lean initiative while working with the Continuous Improvement Team on some or all of the stated duties Evaluate operations to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement Teach, coach, and mentor all levels of employees in Continuous Improvement and manufacturing principles Train employees to identify and eliminate waste Develop programs to foster employee involvement to promote a Continuous Improvement culture Prepares regular and special reports as required Performs other duties as required Qualifications Minimum high school graduate. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications excel, word, and Outlook Working knowledge of 5s, Kanban, standardized workflow, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual environment/factory Working Knowledge of various office equipment Spanish is a Plus The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Click Here to Review Truck Driver Postings Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.