Universal Forest Products



Universal Forest Products

Job Description

|Position Title: |Production Management Trainee |FLSA Classification: |Exempt – Salaried |

|Job Code: |122085 |Employee Class: |Salaried |

|Department: |Manufacturing |Reports to: |Executive VP Manufacturing |

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|General Summary |

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

|Works under close direction of the Ex VP of Manufacturing; exercises little discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis; and a |

|small degree of creativity is expected. |

|Principal Duties and Responsibilities |

|Develops a comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities. |

|Functions as a department supervisor for a minimum period of three months in each operating department of the plant (shipping/receiving, |

|specialty, treating, mill, truss, safety). |

|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 by the Ex. VP of Manufacturing. |

|Prepares various reports as required. |

|Performs other duties as required. |

|Job Specifications |

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|Knowledge |

|Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent experience is required. |

|Proficiency in the use of MS Excel/spreadsheets is required. |

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|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 |

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|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 |

|Working Conditions |

|Requires standing and walking for at least 50% of the time; talking, hearing and seeing are essential duties of the job; sitting at a desk for |

|long periods of time are also required. Traveling is required. Relocating to a different location may be required. |

|Disclaimer Statement |

|The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this |

|classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications |

|required of employees assigned to this job. |

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|“Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers.  All qualified candidates will receive |

|consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin” |

|Review & Approvals |

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|Name |

|Department Manager |

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|Name |

|Human Resources |

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Ingrid Shane

Human Resources

February, 2012

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