Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc.; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company mv

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic and voluntary)

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Factory Built in Folkston, GA seeks a Production Management Trainee to gain hands-on knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes under mentor guidance. You will learn materials utilization, product costing, scheduling, and budgeting, while supporting policy adherence and safety standards.

The role offers on-the-job training across facilities, with assignments and reporting duties designed to build a solid operations foundation.

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 grades and efficient utilization of materials.
• Learns to operate the Company’s business system to perform required administrative functions.
• Develops knowledge of product costing and budgeting processes.
• Assists with production scheduling and cost-control activities.
• Supports continuous improvement, safety, and policy adherence.
• Tour other facilities to understand operations and processes.
• Prepares required reports and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

## Production Management TraineeApply: Folkston, GA: Full time: Posted Today: R23096At 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:** 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.*