Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a comprehensive understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes. You will work under a mentor and gain hands-on experience across scheduling, costing, and continuous improvement.

During the program you will rotate through Tube Laser, Flat Laser, and Press Brake operations, learn budgeting, and develop a strong grasp of material utilization, safety compliance, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of experience in the metal fabrication industry.
• 3 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training.
• Develops knowledge of Tube Laser, Flat Laser, and Press Brake operations.
• Develops knowledge of materials usage, cuts and yields.
• Learns to operate the Company’s business system for administrative functions.
• Develops knowledge of product costing and budgeting processes.
• Gains understanding of production scheduling and expense control.
• Supervises activities in line with policies, procedures, and laws.
• Participates in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

MS Excel

Metal fabrication experience

High-volume manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Equivalent work experience

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 Tube Laser, Flat Laser, and Press Brake operations.Develops knowledge of 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. Or,5 years of experience in the metal fabrication industry3 years of experience in high volume manufacturingProficiency 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.