Production Manager Trainiee

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.

• ◆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.

• ✓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.