Are you a hard-working individual, looking for the opportunity to carve out a successful career in an organization where the spirits of family and hard work share equal billing? If so, the companies of Universal may be a good place for you! We are committed to rewarding skill, perseverance and an entrepreneurial attitude with opportunities for growth.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• Prepares various reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Job Description: 

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent 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