Production Management Trainee

When we win, you win! UFP has a long history of sharing profits with employees. Our hourly team members are eligible for a fall bonus based on their local operation’s performance! Come join our production team where you will work in a hands-on collaborative environment with the ability to see your work come together in an end product every day.

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 gradesDevelops 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.

Skills And Abilities

Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing andspeakingAbility to successfully interact with all organizational levels and thepublicAbility to apply business math to manufacturing processesAbility to recognize value in various products and be able to utilizethem in the manufacturing of new productsRequires superior analytical, problem solving and engineeringskills/aptitudeAbility to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize andprioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals andbudgetsAbility to be mobile in the work environment, travel as requiredAbility to use a computer terminal, and proficiency in the use of MSOffice and other business related softwareAbility to pass a drug test

Conduct

Self-managing; works well under little supervisionHighly motivated and enthusiasticGood interpersonal skills, and good listener and communicatorProcess orientedEagerness to learnBe a team player and support the Company's goals

Benefit Information

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees

Medical insuranceHealth savings account with company contributionDental insuranceVision insuranceBasic and voluntary life insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysStock purchase program with employee discountEducational reimbursementWellness programs and challengesOther supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.