Packaging Production Trainee — Plant Ops & Scheduling

UFP Industries; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Ashburn, GA is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a thorough understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes under a mentor.

You will gain hands-on training across product costing, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous improvement, preparing you for leadership roles within UFP. The program emphasizes safety, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration as you tour facilities and contribute to reports.

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 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

UFP Industries in Ashburn, GA is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a thorough understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes under a mentor.

You will gain hands-on training across product costing, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous improvement, preparing you for leadership roles within UFP. The program emphasizes safety, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration as you tour facilities and contribute to reports.