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Production Manager Trainee

ufpi
Minneota, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026
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. Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required. Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Production Management Trainee looks like. Salary Pay Range: $45,000 - $65,000 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. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Click Here to Review Truck Driver Postings 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.

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000

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