Production Manager Trainee

The Production Management Trainee is responsible for gaining a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes under the guidance of a mentor. This role involves developing a detailed understanding of company products, procedures, panel and lumber grades, lumber math, and the efficient utilization of materials. The trainee will learn how to operate the company's business system for administrative tasks, develop knowledge of product costing and production scheduling, and understand budget and expense control. They will also supervise activities in accordance with company policies and develop knowledge of continuous improvement, safety, and human resources policies. Additionally, the trainee will tour other UFP facilities and customer locations and prepare various reports as required. The trainee will be expected to complete courses and assignments as directed and perform other duties as needed.

Must Have

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.
• Develops comprehensive knowledge of panel and lumber grades
• Develops knowledge of lumber math and efficient utilization of materials and develops a full understanding of cuts and yields.
• Learns how to operate the Company’s business system in order to perform required administrative functions.
• Develops detailed knowledge of product costing.
• Develops an understanding of the production scheduling process.
• Develops working knowledge of the budget and expense control process.
• Supervises activities consistent with all Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Develops working knowledge of Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, and safety.
• Develops working knowledge and understanding of Human Resources policies and practices.
• Develops a detailed understanding of operations by touring other UFP facilities and customer locations.
• Completes courses and assignments as directed.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required.