Production Manager Trainee

UFP Industries; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a comprehensive understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Trainees work under a mentor, with limited discretion and a touch of creativity, and must be willing to relocate after the program for promotion.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to cost and scheduling processes, and familiarity with the company’s procedures and policies.

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 knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.
• Develops knowledge of panel and lumber grades and lumber math.
• Learns to operate the Company’s business system for administrative functions.
• Develops understanding of product costing and budgeting basics.
• Gains exposure to production scheduling and expense control processes.
• Under supervision, tours other facilities to understand operations and reports on assignments.

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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.

Must be willing to relocate after completion of program for promotion.

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.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.