Position Overview
Are you ready to build a career—not just a job—in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment? ProWood® (a division of UFP Industries) is hiring driven, curious, and leadership-minded grads for our Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program.
This is a structured training program designed to develop future leaders in manufacturing operations. You’ll learn how pressure-treated lumber is produced, how high-performing plants run safely and efficiently, and how leaders drive results through people, process, and performance.
ProWood manufactures pressure-treated lumber built to last—engineered to help protect against rot, decay, and insects, and treated to meet AWPA standards.
What You’ll Do (Training & Rotations)
During the program, you’ll receive hands-on training and mentorship while learning core plant leadership skills, including:
- Learn plant operations: safety, quality, production flow, shipping, and continuous improvement
- Build product knowledge in pressure-treated lumber and how it performs in the field
- Understand lumber grades, cuts, yields, and material optimization
- Support production scheduling, staffing plans, and daily performance tracking
- Learn cost controls, basic budgeting, and productivity measures
- Use reporting tools and business systems to share results and solve problems
- Develop leadership skills by supporting/leading teams and driving safe work practices
- Travel to other UFP/ProWood locations and customer channels to broaden your perspective
- Complete structured assignments, coursework, and milestone reviews
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree (business, supply chain, operations, engineering, or related field preferred) or equivalent experience
- Interest in manufacturing, operations leadership, and building a long-term career path
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data/metrics
- Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn by doing
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams
- Willingness to travel and relocate after program completion (based on business needs)
Why ProWood / UFP Industries
At ProWood, we make products that professionals trust—built for durability and designed for real-world performance. At UFP Industries, you’ll find a culture of growth, stability, and opportunity, with real career paths and strong support from leaders and mentors.
Pay & Benefits
UFP Industries offers a competitive total rewards package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs and more
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with data and metrics
- Interest in manufacturing, operations leadership, and long-term career development
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams
- Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn by doing
- Willingness to travel
- Willingness to relocate after program completion based on business needs
UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about UFP Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by UFP Industries.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.
UFP Industries Insights
What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
