Production Manager Trainee
About The Position
The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. This role involves extensive on-the-job training to understand Company products, procedures, panel and lumber grades, lumber math, material utilization, cuts, and yields. The trainee will learn to operate the Company’s business system for administrative functions, develop detailed knowledge of product costing, and understand production scheduling, budgeting, and expense control. The position also includes supervising activities consistent with Company policies, learning Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, safety, and Human Resources practices. The trainee will gain a detailed understanding of operations by touring other UFP facilities and customer locations, completing assigned courses, and preparing various reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
