Production Manager Trainee

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Production Management Trainee is responsible for gaining a comprehensive understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes. This role involves hands-on training under the guidance of a mentor, with a focus on developing knowledge of Company products, procedures, panel and lumber grades, lumber math, and efficient material utilization. The trainee will learn to operate the company's business system, understand product costing, and gain insights into production scheduling, budget control, and continuous improvement. They will also supervise activities, develop knowledge of HR policies, and understand operations through facility tours. This role includes preparing reports and completing assigned courses.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets

Job Details

Job Summary The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes.
Works under the close direction of the assigned mentor and exercises little discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis and a small degree of creativity is expected. Principle Duties and Responsibilities
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required.
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




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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.

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