Production Manager in Training (Manufacturing)

84 Lumber Company; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber Company in Florida is launching a Production Manager in Training program to develop skills across all facets of manufacturing operations, with a focus on safety and quality of wood components such as roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels for residential and commercial construction.

The 9-12 month journey combines on-the-job and classroom training, leadership development, and a Lean Green Belt track, with potential travel to other plants to gain exposure to varied environments

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and the desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathy and willingness to support the development of others.
• Ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• High school diploma or GED plus bachelor’s degree, industrial engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship of production associates.
• Maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ensuring efficient flow in manufacturing.
• Calibration and operation of advanced manufacturing equipment which may include laser projection units, automated saws and jigging tables, and material transportation systems.
• Special projects as assigned

Skills

Positive attitude

Empathy

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree, industrial engineering preferred

Tools

Laser projection units

Automated saws

Jigging tables

Material transport systems

Job description

Overview

The Production Manager in Training (PMT) will learn all aspects of manufacturing operations in a building components plant with a strong emphasis on the safety of the associates and the quality of the structural wood components being produced. This includes roof trusses, floor trusses and wall panels for residential, multi-family and agricultural construction.

Your career is launched from the manufacturing plant closest to your home. Under the mentorship of the Plant Manager, you will learn all aspects of production operations while following your PMT training guide. Your 9-12 month journey will entail a combination of:

On-the-job training.

Classroom training.

A leadership class.

Beginning a program to earn your Lean Green Belt.

Other training, including continuous improvement projects.

During the 9-12 month period, you may be asked to travel to other manufacturing locations for exposure to different manufacturing environments. Travel reservations such as flights, rental vehicles, and hotel accommodations are handled by 84 Lumber’s Travel Department.

Responsibilities

Mentorship of production associates.

Maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ensuring efficient flow in manufacturing.

Calibration and operation of advanced manufacturing equipment which may include laser projection units, automated saws and jigging tables, and material transportation systems.

Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Positive attitude and the desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Empathy and willingness to support the development of others.

Ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing priorities.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus bachelor’s degree, industrial engineering preferred.