Production Manager Trainee - Manufacturing Plant

84 Lumber; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber is offering a Production Manager in Training position at one of our manufacturing plants. You will learn all aspects of production operations under a Plant Manager mentor, with a 9–12 month journey that blends on-the-job and classroom training, leading toward relocation to a continental-USA facility as needs arise.

The program emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, including Lean Green Belt studies and exposure to multiple manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and 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 with a 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 including laser projection units, automated saws and jigging tables, and material transportation systems.
• Special projects as assigned

Skills

Positive attitude

Empathy

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred)

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.

*** Important: After training is completed, You should be relocatable to one of our newly open or already established facilities across the continental USA as the need for Production Managers arises. ***

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. After training is completed, You should be relocatable to one of our newly open or already established facilities across the continental USA as the need for Production Managers arises.

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.