Production Management Trainee

Endurable Building Products which provides a wide range of structural aluminium solutions for residential, multifamily, and commercial projects.

The Production Management Trainee is an immersive development role designed to build a strong foundation in plant operations and manufacturing processes. Working closely with an experienced mentor, the trainee gains hands‑on exposure to day‑to‑day production activities while learning best practices in efficiency, quality, and safety. This role offers structured guidance, opportunities to develop problem‑solving skills, and room to apply creativity as knowledge grows—making it an ideal launchpad for a future leadership career in manufacturing.

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on‑job training activities.
• Develops comprehensive knowledge of panel and lumber grades.
• Develops knowledge of lumber math and efficient utilisation 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.

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required. Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required.

Salary Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000 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.

• 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.

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.