Production Management Trainee

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Chicopee, MA, USA
In-Office
55K-60K Annually
Entry level
Retail
The Role
Entry-level trainee learns plant operations and manufacturing processes through on-the-job training and mentorship. Responsibilities include material utilization, lumber/panel grading, production scheduling, product costing, budget and expense control, continuous improvement, safety, HR policies, operating business systems, preparing reports, and touring other facilities.
Summary Generated by Built In

UFP Site Built is the leader in designing and manufacturing value-added wood and non-wood products for the construction industry. We offer a wide variety of wood structural components, aluminum decks and rails, and cold formed steel structural components.

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.
  • Experience in manufacturing and some understanding of automation / robotics - highly preferred
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required.

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Salary Pay Range:  $55,000 - $60,000 annually dependent on experience*
                *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living  

 

Bonus/Incentive Pay

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.




Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets
  • Experience in manufacturing and some understanding of automation / robotics

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Grand Rapids, Michigan
2,870 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

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.

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