Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Production Management Trainee to learn plant operations and manufacturing processes. This role involves on-the-job training, developing knowledge of products, and understanding production scheduling. The position offers a salary range of $45,000 to $50,000 annually, along with various benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and educational reimbursement.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets required.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures.
• Learns how to operate the Company’s business system.
• Supervises activities consistent with all Company policies.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

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.

Salary Pay Range : $45,000 - $50,000 annually dependent on experience

Bonus/Incentive Pay : Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees :

• 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

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.

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.