Management Associate (Trainee)

Boise Cascade Company; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Production Bonus

Job summary

Boise Cascade is seeking a Management Associate (Trainee) for the Western Oregon Region in Medford and White City. The role offers on‑the‑job training, job shadowing with leadership, and rotations to develop leadership skills and prepare for future production roles.

Candidates should have a college degree or related experience, with five years in a lead or supervisor role in a plant environment. Travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a Lead or Supervisor role in a plant environment.
• Bachelor’s or technical degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Willingness to travel to multiple work sites in Medford and White City, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing competency and career development assignments per the Management Trainee Plan.
• Engage in rotational assignments across three plants and the BIC department to gain operations insight.
• Job shadow plant leadership and act as Shift Supervisor as needed to build manufacturing leadership.
• Attend trainings with managers across multiple departments and participate in project work.

Skills

Leadership

Plant experience

Shift supervision

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in business administration, engineering, forestry, or wood science

Job description

Boise Cascade is Now accepting applications for Management Associate (Trainee) for our Western Oregon Region in Medford and White City.

Are you motivated to develop leadership skills and looking for career progression opportunities with on-the-job training? This role offers a structured pathway to grow your career through rotational assignments, job shadowing, and hands‑on leadership experience in our manufacturing operations. Successful candidates will embody Boise Cascade’s Core Values: Integrity, Safety, Respect, and Excellence, along with strong business and leadership acumen, partnership-building, continuous learning, and planning/organizing skills.

Position Information

The Management Associate position provides the opportunity and environment to develop a broad, comprehensive knowledge of the business and gain the skills and experience needed to prepare for future leadership roles. This includes on‑the‑job training, job shadowing key leadership positions, and exposure to business and plant operations. Candidates must demonstrate the competencies and potential to progress into targeted leadership production roles, including Production Superintendent, and Manager positions.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing competency and career development assignments as outlined on the two (2) year Management Trainee Plan.
• Engage in rotational assignments to gain an in-depth understanding of company operations including:
• Six (6) month assignments at three (3) different manufacturing plants within the Western Oregon Region
• Six (6) months working with Industrial Engineers in the Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) department.
• Job shadow assigned plant leadership to observe and learn roles and responsibilities.
• Work as a Shift Supervisor (various shifts as needed at each assigned plant location) to gain manufacturing and leadership experience.
• Attend learning sessions with department managers to gain exposure to: BIC, quality control, log procurement, accounting, safety, environmental, IT, engineering, HR, and others as assigned.
• Participate in assigned training and development sessions.
• Engage in project work to contribute to company goals and apply learned skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and competency development aligned with core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Education: College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in business administration, engineering, forestry, or wood science preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in a Lead or Supervisor role/capacity is required. Experience working in a plant environment in manufacturing or wood products is required. Candidates must be willing to work flexible schedules and travel to multiple worksite locations in Medford and White City Oregon.

Why Boise Cascade?

Boise Cascade has been manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today, we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Our employees are critical to our success, and we’re committed to investing in them through our Total Rewards package.

Snapshot of Total Rewards

• Competitive salary: $80,000 – $90,000 (DOQ)
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off/holidays, life and disability insurance, production bonus based on company performance, and more
• Boise Cascade has been named “The Best Place to Work in Southern Oregon” for the last (3) three years
• Southern Oregon lifestyle: Outdoor recreation, community spirit, and quality of life