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 our Morristown, TN location. 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

Ready to see what a day in the life of a Production Management Trainee looks like?

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.