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Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries
Janesville, WI
Full-time

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.

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.
  • 30+ days ago
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