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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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.