Production Management Trainee

UFP Packaging, LLC; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

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

UFP Packaging, LLC is offering a Production Management Trainee role in Morristown, TN. You will receive hands-on experience in plant operations under a dedicated mentor, and grow through structured training designed to develop deep manufacturing and costing skills.

After completing a year-long program, you will relocate to a Midwest or Northeast site, joining a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Master our products and procedures through immersive on-the-job training.
• Learn lumber math and efficiency to maximize material utilization.
• Operate our business system and perform essential administrative functions.
• Understand product costing and how to manage budgets and expenses.
• Develop production scheduling knowledge to keep operations running smoothly.
• Supervise activities in line with company policies and safety rules.
• Pursue continuous improvement by applying efficiency standards.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to kickstart your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? As a Production Management Trainee, you'll dive into the heart of our plant operations and manufacturing processes. Under the guidance of a dedicated mentor, you'll gain hands-on experience and develop a deep understanding of our industry. This is your chance to unleash your creativity and make a real impact!

Location

For this position, you will undergo training at our Morristown, TN location. Upon completing the year-long training program, you will be required to relocate to one of our manufacturing sites in the Midwest or Northeast.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Master Our Products and Procedures: Through immersive on-the-job training, you'll become an expert in our products and procedures.
• Learn Lumber Math and Efficiency: Discover the art of lumber math and how to maximize material utilization. Understand cuts and yields like a pro.
• Operate Our Business System: Get hands-on experience with our business system to perform essential administrative functions.
• Understand Product Costing: Dive into the details of product costing and learn how to manage budgets and expenses effectively.
• Grasp Production Scheduling: Develop a solid understanding of the production scheduling process to keep operations running smoothly.
• Supervise with Confidence: Lead activities in line with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Embrace Continuous Improvement: Learn about efficiency standards and safety practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Explore HR Policies: Gain insights into Human Resources policies and practices.
• Tour Our Facilities: Travel to other UFP facilities and customer locations to get a comprehensive view of our operations.
• Complete Courses and Assignments: Stay sharp by completing various courses and assignments.
• Prepare Reports: Showcase your analytical skills by preparing detailed reports.
• Take on Additional Duties: Be ready to tackle other exciting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets is a must.

Benefits

• 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

About the role

Ready to see what a day in the life of a Production Management Trainee looks like?

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Culture

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.