Production Management Trainee - Universal Forest Products : Job Details

Join the UFP family, where victories are celebrated together! We have a proud history of sharing our profits with our dedicated team members. As a part of our production team, you'll work in a collaborative environment that allows you to see your work transform into a finished product every day.

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.