Production Management Trainee

Job Summary

Are you ready to kickstart your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? As a Production Management Trainee, you'll dive into the heart of our plant operations and manufacturing processes. Under the guidance of a dedicated mentor, you'll gain hands-on experience and develop a deep understanding of our industry. This is your chance to unleash your creativity and make a real impact!

Location: For this position, you will undergo training at one of our locations in Auburndale, FL, Salisbury, NC, or Morristown, TN. Upon completing the year-long training program, you will be required to relocate to one of our manufacturing sites in the Midwest or Northeast.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Master Our Products and Procedures: Through immersive on-the-job training, you'll become an expert in our products and procedures.

• Learn Lumber Math and Efficiency: Discover the art of lumber math and how to maximize material utilization. Understand cuts and yields like a pro.

• Operate Our Business System: Get hands-on experience with our business system to perform essential administrative functions.

• Understand Product Costing: Dive into the details of product costing and learn how to manage budgets and expenses effectively.

• Grasp Production Scheduling: Develop a solid understanding of the production scheduling process to keep operations running smoothly.

• Supervise with Confidence: Lead activities in line with company policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Embrace Continuous Improvement: Learn about efficiency standards and safety practices to drive continuous improvement.

• Explore HR Policies: Gain insights into Human Resources policies and practices.

• Tour Our Facilities: Travel to other UFP facilities and customer locations to get a comprehensive view of our operations.

• Complete Courses and Assignments: Stay sharp by completing various courses and assignments.

• Prepare Reports: Showcase your analytical skills by preparing detailed reports.

• Take on Additional Duties: Be ready to tackle other exciting tasks as needed.

  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets is a must.

  
  

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

  
  

Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
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