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” |
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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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