diff --git a/lib/tasks/assets.rake b/lib/tasks/assets.rake
index 8b2f2b1..dd52bb6 100644
--- a/lib/tasks/assets.rake
+++ b/lib/tasks/assets.rake
@@ -7,8 +7,15 @@
   desc "Pre-compile assets for production. Overwrite the Rails assets:precompile"
   task :precompile do
     FileUtils.cd("lib/assets") do
+      webpack_options = []
+      # Don't watch asset files for further changes
+      webpack_options << "--no-watch"
+      # Add the production flag, if env is production
+      webpack_options << "-p" if ENV["RAILS_ENV"] == "production"
+      # Ensure all dependencies are installed
       system("npm install")
-      system("npm run bundle -- --no-watch -p")
+      # Run the webpack command via npm
+      system("npm run bundle -- #{webpack_options.join(" ")}")
     end
   end
 end