Production Management Trainee: Learn, Optimize & Grow

UFP Gordon, LLC; Delano Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Gordon, LLC is seeking a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Trainees work under a mentor, with limited discretion, while building knowledge of panel and lumber grades and production scheduling.

The program emphasizes continuous improvement, budgeting, and safety, with on-the-job training across departments. Participants prepare reports, learn product costing, and tour other facilities to gain broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets is required.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

UFP Gordon, LLC is seeking a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Trainees work under a mentor, with limited discretion, while building knowledge of panel and lumber grades and production scheduling.

The program emphasizes continuous improvement, budgeting, and safety, with on-the-job training across departments. Participants prepare reports, learn product costing, and tour other facilities to gain broad