Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc.; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Hartselle, Alabama, is seeking a Production Management Trainee to gain hands-on knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes.

You will learn to operate the company business systems, understand product costing, and support scheduling and budgeting activities. The role emphasizes on-the-job training under a mentor, with exposure to continuous improvement, safety practices, and HR policies.

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 and related material use.
• Learns to operate the Company’s business system to perform required administrative functions.
• Develops an understanding of production scheduling, cost accounting, budgeting, and expense control.
• Assists with continuous improvement, safety, and policy compliance across operations.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related

Job description

Job SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.Develops comprehensive knowledge of panel and lumber gradesDevelops 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.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required.Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required.Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Production Management Trainee looks like.The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.