Production Manager Trainee (PMT)

UFP Industries, Inc.; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager Trainee to build a deep understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes.

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will learn product costing, scheduling, and administrative functions while developing skills in continuous improvement and safety. The role emphasizes hands-on learning through on-the-job training, tours of facilities, and completion of assigned courses and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.
• Develops knowledge of panel and lumber grades and lumber math and yields.
• Learns how to operate the company’s business system to perform required administrative functions.
• Develops knowledge of product costing and production scheduling.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

## Production Manager Trainee (PMT)Applylocations: Moultrie, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R21723**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.Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Production Management Trainee looks like.### *The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*