Production Management Trainee
About The Position
The Production Management Trainee develops comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. The trainee works under the close direction of an assigned mentor, exercises little discretion or judgment in prioritizing work, and is expected to demonstrate a small degree of creativity. The position provides on-the-job learning in company products and procedures, panel and lumber grades, lumber math, material utilization, cuts and yields, product costing, production scheduling, budgeting, expense control, continuous improvement, efficiency standards, safety, and Human Resources policies and practices. The trainee also learns the company business system, gains operational understanding by touring other company facilities and customer locations, completes assigned courses and assignments, prepares reports, and performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in using MS Excel spreadsheets.
Responsibilities
- Develop knowledge of company products and procedures through on-the-job training.
- Learn panel and lumber grades, lumber math, efficient material utilization, cuts, and yields.
- Learn to operate the company business system to perform administrative functions.
- Develop knowledge of product costing, production scheduling, budgeting, and expense control.
- Supervise activities in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop working knowledge of continuous improvement, efficiency standards, and safety.
- Develop working knowledge and understanding of Human Resources policies and practices.
- Tour other company facilities and customer locations to develop a detailed understanding of operations.
- Complete assigned courses and assignments.
- Prepare reports as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- 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
- Annual performance bonus opportunity based on company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria, as well as individual job responsibility and performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
