Production Management Trainee

UFP NAC, LLC; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP NAC, LLC is seeking a Production Management Trainee in Martin, TN to develop end-to-end knowledge of plant operations under a mentor. The role focuses on manufacturing processes, product costing, scheduling, and efficiency improvements while ensuring compliance with company policies.

You will engage in on-the-job training, learn to operate the business system, and complete courses and assignments designed to build a solid foundation for a career in operations management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn comprehensive knowledge of company products and procedures through on-the-job training
• Develop understanding of panel and lumber grades and production processes
• Gain knowledge of lumber math, cuts, yields, and material utilization
• Operate business systems for administrative functions
• Develop detailed knowledge of product costing and budgeting
• Understand production scheduling and expense control processes
• Supervise activities adhering to company policies and laws
• Build knowledge of Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, and safety
• Learn HR policies and practices
• Tour other UFP facilities to understand operations
• Complete courses and assignments as directed
• Prepare various required reports
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

MS Excel

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 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.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.