Production Manager Trainee - Manufacturing Plant
Required skills
- Production Manager Trainee
- manufacturing operations
- safety
- quality
- roof trusses
- floor trusses
- wall panels
- residential construction
- multi-family construction
- agricultural construction
Nice to have
- industrial engineering
Role summary
This Production Manager Trainee (PMT) role is designed to immerse individuals in all facets of manufacturing operations within a building components plant, focusing on associate safety and product quality. The 9-12 month training program includes on-the-job, classroom, and leadership training, with an opportunity to earn a Lean Green Belt and work on continuous improvement projects. Trainees will gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing equipment and mentorship from a Plant Manager. Upon completion, trainees must be willing to relocate to company facilities across the continental USA.
The Production Manager in Training (PMT) will learn all aspects of manufacturing operations in a building components plant with a strong emphasis on the safety of the associates and the quality of the structural wood components being produced. This includes roof trusses, floor trusses and wall panels for residential, multi-family and agricultural construction.
*** Important: After training is completed, You should be relocatable to one of our newly open or already established facilities across the continental USA as the need for Production Managers arises. ***
Your career is launched from the manufacturing plant closest to your home. Under the mentorship of the Plant Manager, you will learn all aspects of production operations while following your PMT training guide. Your 9-12 month journey will entail a combination of:
On-the-job training.
Classroom training.
A leadership class.
Beginning a program to earn your Lean Green Belt.
Other training, including continuous improvement projects.
During the 9-12 month period, you may be asked to travel to other manufacturing locations for exposure to different manufacturing environments. Travel reservations such as flights, rental vehicles, and hotel accommodations are handled by 84 Lumber’s Travel Department. After training is completed, You should be relocatable to one of our newly open or already established facilities across the continental USA as the need for Production Managers arises.
Responsibilities
Mentorship of production associates.
Maintaining safety and quality standards.
Ensuring efficient flow in manufacturing.
Calibration and operation of advanced manufacturing equipment which may include laser projection units, automated saws and jigging tables, and material transportation systems.
Special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Positive attitude and the desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Empathy and willingness to support the development of others.
Ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing priorities.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus bachelor’s degree, industrial engineering preferred.
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