Future Production Leader: Trainee in Operations

UFP Packaging, LLC; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in North Carolina is seeking a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes under an assigned mentor. You will learn about product costing, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous improvement while performing administrative duties and preparing reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline and proficiency in MS Excel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.
• Develops knowledge of panel and lumber grades and cost-efficient material utilization.
• Learns lumber math, cuts and yields, and how to operate the company’s business system for administrative functions.
• Develops detailed knowledge of product costing and production scheduling processes.
• Gains understanding of budgeting and expense control; participates in reports and data collection.
• Supervises activities in line with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Gains knowledge of Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, and safety.
• Gains basic understanding of Human Resources policies and practices.
• Travels to other UFP facilities and customer locations to understand operations.
• Completes courses and assignments; performs other duties as required.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Job description

UFP Industries in North Carolina is seeking a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes under an assigned mentor. You will learn about product costing, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous improvement while performing administrative duties and preparing reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline and proficiency in MS Excel.