Production Manager Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking a Production Management Trainee to gain comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Trainees will work closely with a mentor and learn a variety of responsibilities including processing orders, production scheduling, and cost analysis.

Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and proficiency in MS Excel is essential. Willingness to relocate after program completion is mandatory.

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

• Develop knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training.
• Learn to operate the Company's business system for administrative functions.
• Supervise activities consistent with Company policies.
• Understand production scheduling and costing processes.
• Prepare various reports as required.

Skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

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.

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.