Production Management Trainee

UFP Gordon, LLC; Delano Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Gordon, LLC is seeking a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Trainees work under a mentor, with limited discretion, while building knowledge of panel and lumber grades and production scheduling.

The program emphasizes continuous improvement, budgeting, and safety, with on-the-job training across departments. Participants prepare reports, learn product costing, and tour other facilities to gain broad

Qualifications

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

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Works under the close direction of the assigned mentor and exercises little discretion and judgment on work priority; a small degree of creativity is expected.

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.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.