Production Management Trainee-Packaging

UFP Industries, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Ashburn, GA is seeking a Production Management Trainee to gain deep knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. You will work under a mentor and assist with production scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.

The role emphasizes on-the-job training, continuous improvement, and adherence to company policies. A bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills are required for this entry-level opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline
• Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on‑the‑job training activities.
• Develops knowledge of panel and lumber grades and efficient utilization of materials.
• Learns how to operate the Company’s business system to perform required administrative functions.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

## Production Management Trainee-PackagingApply: Ashburn, GA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R23048**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.**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.Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Production Management Trainee looks like.