Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

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

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

The Production Management Trainee at UFP Factory Built will develop a thorough knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes, under a mentor, with limited discretion in prioritizing work. You will gain exposure to cost accounting, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous improvement while supporting administration and reporting.

Through on-the-job training, you will learn company procedures, product costing, and how to navigate the production scheduling process, helping drive

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

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

Job description

At UFP Factory Built, we proudly serve a wide range of industries with precision-engineered components and custom solutions designed to meet the unique demands of each market. In the RV industry, we help manufacturers build safer, more efficient recreational vehicles with lightweight, space-optimized parts that enhance durability and comfort on the road. For the manufactured and modular housing industry, we provide high-quality structural components that streamline construction while meeting rigorous building standards. And in the cargo trailer industry, our reliable, rugged materials are crafted to withstand the demands of heavy use, supporting everything from personal haulers to commercial fleets.

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 on a regular basis and 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.

Annual Salary

Annual Salary : based on experience and location

Bonus/Incentive Pay:

A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits offered to 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.