Production Management Trainee: Learn Ops & Costing

UFP Industries; Gordon (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

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

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries’ UFP Factory Built division seeks a Production Management Trainee to build foundational knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. You will learn from a mentor, gain exposure to scheduling, costing, and continuous improvement, and prepare reports while following company policies.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in business or related field and demonstrate proficiency with MS Excel; strong analytical and teamwork skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline 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.
• Develops 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’ UFP Factory Built division seeks a Production Management Trainee to build foundational knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. You will learn from a mentor, gain exposure to scheduling, costing, and continuous improvement, and prepare reports while following company policies.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in business or related field and demonstrate proficiency with MS Excel; strong analytical and teamwork skills are a plus.