Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Management Trainee based in Delano, Pennsylvania. The role involves comprehensive training in plant operations and manufacturing processes under the guidance of a mentor. A Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience is required, along with proficiency in MS Excel. This position offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive and competitive work environment.

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.
• Supervises activities consistent with all Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Completes courses and assignments as directed.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Job description

Production Management Trainee page is loaded## Production Management Traineelocations: Delano, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R20261**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 to watch what a day in the life of a Production Management Trainee looks like.### *The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***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.