Production Management Trainee: Build Operations Expertise

UFP Industries; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Folkston, GA seeks a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes under the guidance of a mentor. The program emphasizes structured on-the-job training and defined priorities with some creativity in problem-solving.

Participants rotate through operations, costing, scheduling, and continuous improvement activities, completing courses and assignments while preparing routine reports and gaining hands-on

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‑job training.
• 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.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Job description

UFP Industries in Folkston, GA seeks a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes under the guidance of a mentor. The program emphasizes structured on-the-job training and defined priorities with some creativity in problem-solving.

Participants rotate through operations, costing, scheduling, and continuous improvement activities, completing courses and assignments while preparing routine reports and gaining hands-on