Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program — ProWood® (UFP Industries)

Position Overview

Are you ready to build a career—not just a job—in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment? ProWood® (a division of UFP Industries) is hiring driven, curious, and leadership-minded grads for our Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program.

This is a structured training program designed to develop future leaders in manufacturing operations. You’ll learn how pressure-treated lumber is produced, how high-performing plants run safely and efficiently, and how leaders drive results through people, process, and performance.

ProWood manufactures pressure-treated lumber built to last—engineered to help protect against rot, decay, and insects, and treated to meet AWPA standards.

What You’ll Do (Training & Rotations)

• During the program, you’ll receive hands-on training and mentorship while learning core plant leadership skills, including:
• Learn plant operations: safety, quality, production flow, shipping, and continuous improvement




• Build product knowledge in pressure-treated lumber and how it performs in the field
• Understand lumber grades, cuts, yields, and material optimization
• Support production scheduling, staffing plans, and daily performance tracking
• Learn cost controls, basic budgeting, and productivity measures
• Use reporting tools and business systems to share results and solve problems
• Develop leadership skills by supporting/leading teams and driving safe work practices
• Travel to other UFP/ProWood locations and customer channels to broaden your perspective
• Complete structured assignments, coursework, and milestone reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (business, supply chain, operations, engineering, or related field preferred) or equivalent experience
• Interest in manufacturing, operations leadership, and building a long-term career path
• Solid Excel skills and comfort working with data/metrics
• Hands-on attitude and willingnes

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