Management Associate (Trainee)

Boise Cascade Company; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Total Rewards package

Production bonus potential

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, leadership development, and a clear path to supervisory leadership through rotational assignments and hands‑on experience.

Candidates should have a college degree and a background in manufacturing leadership; travel to multiple sites in Medford and White City, Oregon, is required. The program emphasizes integrity, safety, respect, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years of lead or supervisor experience required.
• Five years of experience preferred in manufacturing or wood products.
• Willing to travel to multiple sites in Medford and White City, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Perform management trainee plan assignments over two years.
• Rotate through three plants within the Western Oregon Region.
• Shadow plant leadership and work as a Shift Supervisor.
• Attend sessions with managers to learn BIC, quality control and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Training & development

Communication

Education

College degree

Bachelor’s degree or technical degree

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $80,000 USDThe estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Administrative
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANAG008459

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 Supervisor, 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.

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: Two (2) years’ experience in a Lead or Supervisor role/capacity is required, five (5) years is preferred. Eperience in manufacturing or wood products working in a plant environment is highly preferred. 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:

• 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

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