Hybrid Area Manager, Wood & Fiber Supply

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Gladys (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an Area Manager to lead wood and fiber supply for Brookneal OSB and Brookneal Chipmill. You will ensure the mills have the right raw materials at the right cost and quality to meet needs and create long‑term value.

This onsite role has a hybrid schedule of in‑office and work‑from‑home days, with about 20–25% travel and oversight of a forester and scaler, driving safety and data‑driven decisions across both locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead wood sourcing strategies for Brookneal OSB and the Brookneal Chipmill based on market conditions, risk, cost, quality, and mill needs.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, contractors, mill partners, and Wood & Fiber Supply teammates.
• Use data, technology, and marketplace knowledge to identify opportunities and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure purchasing, contracts, transactions, and business processes meet compliance and financial‑control expectations.
• Manage raw material supply, inventory, cost forecasts, and trading activity to support reliable operations and long‑term value.
• Lead and develop the Brookneal team while providing clear direction and accountability for third‑party Chipmill contractors.
• Set clear expectations, align responsibilities with individual strengths, and encourage productive challenge.
• Apply Principle Based Management® by acting with integrity, challenging the status quo, and making decisions that create value.
• Communicate clearly with mill partners and across teams on supply plans, costs, priorities, and changing business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

People development

Education

Forestry / Procurement / Supply Chain degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an Area Manager to lead wood and fiber supply for Brookneal OSB and Brookneal Chipmill. You will ensure the mills have the right raw materials at the right cost and quality to meet needs and create long‑term value.

This onsite role has a hybrid schedule of in‑office and work‑from‑home days, with about 20–25% travel and oversight of a forester and scaler, driving safety and data‑driven decisions across both locations.