Emerging Leader, Wood Products LDP (Entry-Level)

Weyerhaeuser

Elkin (NC)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 88,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401k with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Volunteer/diversity programs

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking recent college graduates for a full-time Leadership Development Professional (LDP) position at the Elkin OSB mill in Elkin, North Carolina. The role includes a 12-month development plan with hands-on learning, operational rotations, and completion of site projects under mentor guidance.

The program targets individuals with a bachelor's degree in Wood Science, Engineering or related fields, with relocation and US travel required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Wood Science, Engineering or related field, or on track to complete by June 2027.
  • Willing to relocate to support next role assignments.
  • Willing to travel within the US for rotations and assignments.
  • Strong communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative team player with initiative and adaptability.

Responsibilities

  • Work safely in a manufacturing environment.
  • Identify and implement improvement initiatives mill-wide.
  • Perform mill-wide studies/trials and SOP development support.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve quality and production issues.
  • Train employees on structured problem solving.
  • Maintain calibration of process equipment to meet standards.

Skills

Relocation willingness
Travel within US
Effective communication
Problem solving
Team collaboration
Lean Six Sigma knowledge
Statistical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Wood Science or Engineering
On track to Bachelor's by June 2027

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is seeking recent college graduates for a full-time Leadership Development Professional (LDP) position at the Elkin OSB mill in Elkin, North Carolina. The role includes a 12-month development plan with hands-on learning, operational rotations, and completion of site projects under mentor guidance.

The program targets individuals with a bachelor's degree in Wood Science, Engineering or related fields, with relocation and US travel required.

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