Production Manager Trainiee

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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• Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $57,000 - $63,000 annually dependent on experience*
• *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

• Bonus/Incentive Pay (only include one from the list below based on the job):
• 2. For salaried bonus positions: 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 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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.