What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Management Trainee - Retail (Southeast) position at UFP Union City, LLC?
Build Your Career with UFP Industries Are you a recent college graduate or early in your career and ready to take on a leadership role? UFP Industries is seeking driven individuals to join our Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program — a launchpad for future leaders in our manufacturing operations. You’ll begin your journey in Union City, GA, gaining hands-on experience, leadership skills, and deep knowledge of our business. Over time, you’ll be prepared to step into key leadership roles across our Southeastern operations. 🎥 Want a preview of life at UFP? Watch this video Key Responsibilities Participate in structured, hands-on training across all aspects of plant operations Learn product lines, production processes, safety standards, and business systems Gain deep understanding of lumber grading, math, efficiency, cuts, and yields Assist with production scheduling, cost tracking, and budget management Support team supervision and ensure compliance with company policies Contribute to Continuous Improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives Rotate through UFP facilities and customer sites for broad exposure Complete required training modules, projects, and reports What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial operations, supply chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Willingness to relocate within GA, FL, or NC for future roles Interest in operations leadership and a desire to grow within UFP Why UFP? Structured career path into operations leadership Mentorship and support from experienced leaders Real responsibility and impact from day one Exposure to a Fortune 1000 company with a culture of promotion from within Apply today to join UFP Industries and start building your future. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.