Production Operations Trainee: Build Mastery & Impact

UFP Factory Built, LLC; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. You will work under a mentor, gaining exposure to production scheduling, cost control, and administrative functions to support day-to-day operations.

The role emphasizes learning company procedures, product costing, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to tour facilities and take part in reports and ongoing projects as directed.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. You will work under a mentor, gaining exposure to production scheduling, cost control, and administrative functions to support day-to-day operations.

The role emphasizes learning company procedures, product costing, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to tour facilities and take part in reports and ongoing projects as directed.