Harvest Manager

Weyerhaeuser; Winnfield (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in Winnfield, LA, seeks an experienced Operations professional for contract administration and harvesting/transportation planning. Based in Winnfield, you will verify harvest plans on-site, negotiate contracts, supervise operations, ensure contractor safety, and optimize product utilization.

You will work with Wood Flow, Marketing, Silviculture, Planning and Geographic Leaders to meet annual plans, with travel to logging sites and strong environmental compliance focus.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent degree + experience.
• Preferred: a degree coupled with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Commitment to and the ability to exemplify and promote a safe work environment.
• Fundamental negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in determining and applying conversion factors between alternate scales and weights.
• Understanding of quality specifications for raw materials across customer markets and how log characteristics impact value.
• Ability to leverage cost, volume, quality and other supplier data for performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, labor, and transportation laws and regulations pertaining to harvesting operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to thrive in a self-motivated, self-directed work environment with time management.
• Familiarity with total system concepts and cross-boundary collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel, and other applications.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to safely navigate active harvesting sites on uneven terrain near equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration and implementation of harvesting and transportation strategies to meet planned volumes and market commitments.
• On-site verification of harvest plans and negotiation of harvesting contracts.
• Supervision of harvest operations and contractor safety compliance.
• Merchandizing and optimizing product utilization; maintain timely system updates.
• Monitor contract performance; ensure quality in thinning operations.
• Enforce environmental compliance and address contract noncompliance and performance issues.
• Manage logging road maintenance activities and support Wood Flow, Marketing, Silviculture, Planning and Geographic Leaders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Conversion factors

Safety compliance

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Cross-boundary collaboration

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Driver's license

Site navigation safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field

8+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This role is situated within the NLAR Region of Weyerhaeuser’s Southern Timberlands division, reporting directly to the Winnfield Wood Flow Manager. Based in Winnfield, LA, the position demands significant travel to and from logging sites, along with extensive fieldwork dedicated to planning and overseeing harvesting operations.

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Key Functions

The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role within the Winnfield Team, tasked with contract administration and the implementation of harvesting and transportation strategies to align with planned volumes and market commitments. Responsibilities encompass a spectrum of duties including on-site verification of harvest plans, negotiation of harvesting contracts, supervision of harvest operations, ensuring contractor safety compliance, merchandizing and optimizing product utilization, maintaining timely system updates, monitoring contract performance, ensuring quality in thinning operations, enforcing environmental compliance, addressing contract noncompliance and performance issues, and managing logging road maintenance activities. This role serves as a cornerstone in facilitating the success of Wood Flow, Marketing, Silviculture, Planning, and Geographic Leaders in achieving their annual plans and objectives.

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-LA-Winnfield

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance

Available

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent of degree + experience
• Preferred: A degree coupled with 8 or more years of relevant experience
• Commitment to and the ability to exemplify and promote a safe work environment
• Fundamental negotiation skills
• Proficiency in determining and applying conversion factors between alternate scales and weights
• Understanding of quality specifications for raw materials across customer markets and how log characteristics impact delivered raw material and standing timber values
• Ability to leverage cost, volume, quality, and other supplier data for performance evaluation
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, labor, and transportation laws and regulations pertaining to harvesting operations
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to thrive in a self-motivated, self-directed work environment where effective time management is crucial
• Familiarity with total system concepts and demonstrated competence in collaborating across business and organizational boundaries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel, along with various other computer software and applications
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and adeptness in safely operating a vehicle
• Ability to safely navigate active harvesting sites, which typically involves maneuvering on uneven terrain and being in close proximity to heavy operational equipment.

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.

Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A

Compensation

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $69,396 - $123,800 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 5-7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits

When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-ta Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. 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 are able to 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 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

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