Production Management Trainee — Manufacturing Ops

UFP Industries, Inc.; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Blue Island, IL seeks a Production Management Trainee to learn plant operations and manufacturing processes under mentorship.

You will gain hands-on experience across product costing, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous improvement while supporting administrative tasks and reporting. The role emphasizes structured on-the-job training, adherence to company policies, and learning across multiple facilities to build a well-rounded understanding of operations and cost

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.
• Develops comprehensive knowledge of panel and lumber grades
• Learns lumber math and efficient utilization of materials and develops an understanding of cuts and yields
• Learns how to operate the Company’s business system to perform required administrative functions
• Develops knowledge of product costing and the production scheduling process
• Gains working knowledge of the budget and expense control process
• Supervises activities in line with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
• Develops knowledge of Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, and safety
• Gains understanding of Human Resources policies and practices
• Tours other UFP facilities and customer locations to understand operations
• 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, Inc. in Blue Island, IL seeks a Production Management Trainee to learn plant operations and manufacturing processes under mentorship.

You will gain hands-on experience across product costing, scheduling, budgeting, and continuous improvement while supporting administrative tasks and reporting. The role emphasizes structured on-the-job training, adherence to company policies, and learning across multiple facilities to build a well-rounded understanding of operations and cost