Production Operations Trainee — Learn Scheduling & Lean

UFP Industries; Harrisonville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a complete understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes. The role works under a mentor, with limited priority discretion and some creativity expected in daily tasks.

The trainee will learn product costing, scheduling, budgeting, safety, and HR practices while touring multiple facilities and customer sites to gain broad operational insight.

Qualifications

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

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

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Management Trainee to build a complete understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes. The role works under a mentor, with limited priority discretion and some creativity expected in daily tasks.

The trainee will learn product costing, scheduling, budgeting, safety, and HR practices while touring multiple facilities and customer sites to gain broad operational insight.