Production Operations Trainee: Learn Plant Manufacturing

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

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes.

You will work under a mentor and progressively develop insights into product costing, scheduling, budgeting, and safety while gaining experience across company facilities. The role emphasizes hands-on training, administration of business systems, and understanding of production workflows, with opportunities to tour facilities and contribute reports

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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes.

You will work under a mentor and progressively develop insights into product costing, scheduling, budgeting, and safety while gaining experience across company facilities. The role emphasizes hands-on training, administration of business systems, and understanding of production workflows, with opportunities to tour facilities and contribute reports