Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company –

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

The Production Management Trainee at Endurable Building Products is an immersive development program designed to build a solid foundation in plant operations and manufacturing processes. Under mentorship, you gain hands-on exposure to daily production activities while learning best practices in efficiency, quality, and safety.

This role offers structured guidance, opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, and room to contribute creatively as knowledge grows, paving a path to future

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Learns plant operations and manufacturing processes under mentor.
• Develops knowledge of products, panel and lumber grades, and yields.
• Operates the company business system for administrative tasks.
• Gains understanding of product costing and production scheduling.
• Assists with budgeting, expense control, and continuous improvement.
• Prepares reports and supports daily production activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Endurable Building Products whichprovides a wide range of structural aluminum solutions for residential, multifamily, and commercial projects.

Job Summary

The Production Management Trainee is an immersive development role designed to build a strong foundation in plant operations and manufacturing processes. Working closely with an experienced mentor, the trainee gains handson exposure to daytoday production activities while learning best practices in efficiency, quality, and safety. This role offers structured guidance, opportunities to develop problemsolving skills, and room to apply creativity as knowledge grows-making it an ideal launchpad for a future leadership career in manufacturing.

Principle Duties and 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.

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.

Salary Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000 annually dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay:

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.