Production Manager Trainee - Engineer/Manufacturing/Distribution

General Summary

The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes.

Works under close direction of the assigned mentor; exercises little discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis; and a small degree of creativity is expected.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.

• Develops a comprehensive knowledge of panel and lumber grades

• Develops knowledge of lumber math and efficient utilization of materials; develops 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 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 detailed understanding of operations by touring other UFP facilities and customer locations.

• Completes courses and assignments as directed by the Ex. VP of Manufacturing.

• Prepares various reports as required.

• Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Engineering, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Civil Engineering is required.

Skills and abilities

• Proficiency in the use of the English & Spanish language in reading, writing and speaking
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
• Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes.
• Ability to recognize value in various products and be able to utilize them in the manufacturing of new products.
• Requires superior analytical, problem solving and engineering skills/aptitude.
• Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans goals and budgets.
• Ability to be mobile in the work environment, travel as required.
• Ability to use a computer terminal, and proficiency in the use of MS Office and other business related software.
• Ability to pass a drug test

Conduct

• Self-managing; works well under little supervision
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills, and good listener and communicator
• Process oriented
• Eagerness to learn
• Be a team player and support the Company’s goals

Working Conditions

• Requires standing and walking for at least 50% of the time; talking, hearing and seeing are essential duties of the job; sitting at a desk for long periods of time are also required.