Production Manager Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Management Trainee to gain in-depth knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. This role involves close mentorship and focuses on developing skills in product costing, production scheduling, and efficiency standards. The trainee will engage in hands-on training, learn about continuous improvement, and understand human resource policies while preparing essential reports. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a career in production management within a supportive environment that values growth and development.

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.
• Learns how to operate the Company's business system and prepares various reports as required.

Skills

MS Excel

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.

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.