Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program — ProWood® (UFP Industries)

UFP Industries • Saginaw, TX

2d

About The Position

ProWood®, a division of UFP Industries, is hiring graduates and other qualified candidates for its structured Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program. The program provides hands-on training and mentorship to develop future leaders in manufacturing operations. Trainees learn how pressure-treated lumber is produced and how plants operate safely and efficiently, while developing leadership skills related to people, process, and performance. ProWood manufactures pressure-treated lumber designed to help protect against rot, decay, and insects, and treated to meet AWPA standards.

The program includes training in plant operations, product knowledge, lumber grading and material optimization, scheduling and staffing, performance tracking, cost controls, reporting tools, and team leadership. Trainees complete structured assignments, coursework, and milestone reviews, and travel to other UFP/ProWood locations and customer channels. Willingness to relocate after program completion is required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Interest in manufacturing, operations leadership, and building a long-term career path.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data and metrics.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn by doing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel and relocate after program completion based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in business, supply chain, operations, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn plant operations, including safety, quality, production flow, shipping, and continuous improvement.
• Build product knowledge of pressure-treated lumber and how it performs in the field.
• Understand lumber grades, cuts, yields, and material optimization.
• Support production scheduling, staffing plans, and daily performance tracking.
• Learn cost controls, basic budgeting, and productivity measures.
• Use reporting tools and business systems to share results and solve problems.
• Develop leadership skills by supporting or leading teams and driving safe work practices.
• Travel to other UFP/ProWood locations and customer channels to broaden perspective.
• Complete structured assignments, coursework, and milestone reviews.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level