About this role
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.
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