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Job Summary The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Works under the close direction of the assigned ...

Job Summary The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Works under the close direction of the assigned ...

Production Management Trainee

Rochelle, IL · On-site

$62.90K - $82K/yr

Production Management Trainee As a member of Silgan's Production Management Development Program (PMDP), you will acquire all the necessary knowledge to assume operations management positions within ...

Job Summary The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Works under the close direction of the assigned ...

Job Summary The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Works under the close direction of the assigned ...

Job Summary The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes. Works under the close direction of the assigned ...

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How much do production management trainee jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for production management trainee in the United States is $51,717.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Production Management Trainee vs Production Supervisor?

AspectProduction Management TraineeProduction Supervisor
Required CredentialsDiploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related fieldsExperience in production, technical skills, leadership abilities
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, learning phase, supervised tasksOperational, overseeing daily production activities
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing plants, factories, industrial companiesFactories, production units, manufacturing firms
Search & Comparison IntentEntry-level, training programs, career developmentOperational management, team supervision

The main difference is that a Production Management Trainee is an entry-level role focused on training and learning about production processes, while a Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations and managing production teams. Trainees are in a learning phase, whereas Supervisors handle ongoing production activities.

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Infographic showing various Production Management Trainee job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $51,717 per year, or $24.9 per hour.
Production Management Trainee

Production Management Trainee

UFP Industries

Delano, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


UFP Industries rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

332nd of 511 rated manufacturers


Job description

Job Summary
The Production Management Trainee is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes.
Works under the close direction of the assigned mentor and exercises little discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis and a small degree of creativity is expected.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.
  • Develops comprehensive knowledge of panel and lumber grades
  • Develops knowledge of lumber math and efficient utilization 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.

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

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Universal Forest Products, Inc., is a U.S.-based global corporation that finds reward in its roots and its hard-earned success. Founded in 1955 as a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry, Universal today is a multibillion-dollar holding company with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three robust markets: retail, industrial and construction. Since 1993, Universal has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: UFPI). We re headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Industry

Wood product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Year founded

1955

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