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This position is a part of the Wood Products business working in the Raw Materials sector in the Southern Lumber Manufacturing Region. This is a Full Time, Non-Exempt position. The successful candidate will work in Dodson, LA. This position will report into the Mill Raw Materials Manager.

Entry level raw materials leadership developmental position. Working under close guidance with assigned mentors, this individual will be accountable for growing and strengthening their leadership skills and general business understanding of the raw materials management processes in addition to wood flow management, and other major function areas, through a detailed 12-month development plan including hands-on learning, operational rotations, and successful completion of process improvement projects.

The successful individual will be assigned to the next role once development is successfully completed and a suitable assignment is identified that meets business needs.

Key Functions:

• Develop safety leadership skills
• Structured 12 month rotation through timberlands, planning, transportation, raw materials strategy, purchasing and management
• Projects and assignments to promote active learning and contribute to region’s successful performance
• Exposure to metrics, sustainability and process improvement projects
• Broad exposure to Timberlands, Manufacturing, Sales and Finance

• Develop Raw Materials Leadership skills

• BS degree in forestry, environmental science, business or related discipline

• Willingness to adapt to strong safety culture and ensure safe and efficient execution of work
• Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and follow-through in a fast-paced results –oriented environment
• Strong desire to learn raw materials purchasing processes, develop leadership capabilities and possess desire to progress in organization
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and other windows based programs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Experience/knowledge project management
• Capability to prioritize work activities, assignments, demands and flexibility to adapt to changes
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative teaming
• Courage to challenge status quo and deliver results
• Excellent work ethic, strong time management and organizational skills

• Mobility across the Southern regions

  Preferred:

• Willingness to relocate outside of the region for position opportunities and/or cross-business development

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $56,600 to $84,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. Relocation package is offered for this role.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with paid vacation for up to 3 weeks to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 hours along with paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Wood Products: *We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.*

About Weyerhaeuser: *We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. *

/Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team./

Job: *Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Title: Leadership Development Professional-Raw Materials

Location: LA-Dodson

Requisition ID: 01020970