Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Delano, PA is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a broad understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes under a guided mentor. You will develop knowledge of products, panels and lumber grades, materials yield, and cost accounting while learning the company’s business system.

The role emphasizes scheduling, budgeting, continuous improvement, and report preparation, with hands-on assignments and adherence to policies and safety standards.

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.
• Learns production scheduling, budgeting, and cost-control processes.
• Develops knowledge of lumber grades, cuts, yields, and efficient material utilization.
• Completes courses and assignments as directed and prepares required reports.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Job description

## Production Management TraineeApply: Delano, PA: Full time: Posted Today: R22924**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.Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Production Management Trainee looks like.