Management Associate (Trainee)

Boise Cascade • Medford, OR

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Boise Cascade is seeking motivated individuals for the Management Associate (Trainee) role in our Western Oregon Region, located in Medford and White City. This position offers a structured career progression path with on-the-job training, rotational assignments, job shadowing, and hands-on leadership experience in manufacturing operations. The program is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business and equip individuals with the skills needed for future leadership roles, such as Production Superintendent and Manager. Successful candidates will demonstrate Boise Cascade’s Core Values: Integrity, Safety, Respect, and Excellence, along with strong business acumen, leadership skills, partnership-building, continuous learning, and planning/organizing abilities.

Requirements

• College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a Lead or Supervisor role/capacity is required.
• Experience working in a plant environment in manufacturing or wood products is required.
• Candidates must be willing to work flexible schedules and travel to multiple worksite locations in Medford and White City Oregon.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in business administration, engineering, forestry, or wood science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing competency and career development assignments as outlined on the two (2) year Management Trainee Plan.
• Engage in rotational assignments to gain an in-depth understanding of company operations, including six (6) month assignments at three (3) different manufacturing plants within the Western Oregon Region and six (6) months working with Industrial Engineers in the Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) department.
• Job shadow assigned plant leadership to observe and learn roles and responsibilities.
• Work as a Shift Supervisor (various shifts as needed at each assigned plant location) to gain manufacturing and leadership experience.
• Attend learning sessions with department managers to gain exposure to BIC, quality control, log procurement, accounting, safety, environmental, IT, engineering, HR, and others as assigned.
• Participate in assigned training and development sessions.
• Engage in project work to contribute to company goals and apply learned skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and competency development aligned with core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off/holidays, life and disability insurance, production bonus based on company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree