Manufacturing Operations Trainee: Path to Production Leader

RowanEDC Partnership; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RowanEDC Partnership is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a deep working knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Trainees work under a mentor, gaining hands-on experience with product costing, scheduling, and budgeting while following company policies.

The program emphasizes on-the-job training, process understanding, and preparation of reports. This entry-level role starts with structured guidance and gradually increases responsibility as knowledge grows.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.
• 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 understanding of the production scheduling process.
• Develops working knowledge of the budget and expense control process.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Job description

RowanEDC Partnership is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a deep working knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Trainees work under a mentor, gaining hands-on experience with product costing, scheduling, and budgeting while following company policies.

The program emphasizes on-the-job training, process understanding, and preparation of reports. This entry-level role starts with structured guidance and gradually increases responsibility as knowledge grows.