Production Management Trainee

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.