Assistant Production Manager

SPS COMPANIES INC; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

SPS Companies – Fire Protection Division in Maple Grove, MN is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support day-to-day operations across production and warehouse teams in a union environment. The role requires strong communication, detail orientation, and experience in production, manufacturing, or fabrication.

The position offers a starting wage of $22–$33 per hour and is full-time, with schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to work with internal systems and applications.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager in overseeing shop and warehouse staff.
• Coordinate and monitor production flow to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide turnaround dates for sales staff and communicate production updates.
• Identify and propose solutions for operational challenges.
• Schedule and coordinate daily LTL and truckload shipments.
• Manage deliveries with company trucks and create Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Verify job status, prepare shipment paperwork, and process billing invoices.
• Direct lift operators to optimize material flow and productivity.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Research and resolve AP and inventory discrepancies; enter inventory adjustments as needed.
• Notify sales of any production delays.
• Conduct regular product and pipe counts (quarterly pipe counts, annual inventory).
• Analyze operations to minimize overtime and improve processes.
• Work with sales to enhance customer experience and communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency

Problem solving

Interdepartmental collaboration

Job description

Overview

SPS Companies’ Fire Protection Division (Pipe Fabricators) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Production Manager to join our Maple Grove team. This union position supports day-to-day operations across production and warehouse teams. The ideal candidate will have strong computer and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess experience in production, manufacturing, or fabrication.

This is a union position with a starting wage range of $22 - $33/hour based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager in overseeing shop and warehouse staff.
• Coordinate and monitor production flow to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide turnaround dates for sales staff and communicate production updates.
• Identify and propose solutions for operational challenges.
• Schedule and coordinate daily LTL and truckload shipments.
• Manage deliveries with company trucks and create Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Verify job status, prepare shipment paperwork, and process billing invoices.
• Direct lift operators to optimize material flow and productivity.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Research and resolve AP and inventory discrepancies; enter inventory adjustments as needed.
• Notify sales of any production delays.
• Conduct regular product and pipe counts (quarterly pipe counts, annual inventory).
• Analyze operations to minimize overtime and improve processes.
• Work with sales to enhance customer experience and communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to work with internal systems and applications.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, or fabrication preferred.

About SPS Companies – Fire Protection Division

Founded in 1984, Pipe Fabricators provides premier fire protection products and fabrication services. Our Maple Grove branch is one of six locations within SPS Companies’ Fire Protection Division. SPS Companies, Inc. is a diversified, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) organization with additional divisions in Plumbing/HVAC and Roofing & Sheet Metal.

We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and excellent benefits — including generous PTO (40 hours granted after just 90 days) and comprehensive medical, dental, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

Benefits and Details

• Schedule: Full-time, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary occasionally)
• Reports to: Operations Manager
• Union: Local 417 Pipefitters Union
• Pre-employment: Background check and drug screening required

Additional Details

• Location: Pipe Fabricators – Maple Grove, MN
• Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace