Universal Forest Products, Inc. New Windsor , MD 21776
Posted 1 week ago
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.
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.
Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in the use of the English 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
Benefit Information
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.
Universal Forest Products, Inc.