Production Management Trainee

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.

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Hourly/Salary Pay Range:  $60,000 - $70,000 annually dependent on experience*
*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay:
Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:
•              Medical insurance
•              Health savings account with company contribution
•              Dental insurance
•              Vision insurance
•              Basic and voluntary life insurance
•              Disability insurance
•              401(k) plan with company match
•              Paid vacation and holidays
•              Stock purchase program with employee discount
•              Educational reimbursement
•              Wellness programs and challenges
•              Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.