Leadership Development Professional

Weyerhaeuser; Simsboro (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Mentoring

Training programs

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser seeks a recent graduate for an entry-level Leadership Development Professional position at the Arcadia OSB mill in Simsboro, LA. The role offers a structured 12-month development plan with hands-on learning, operational rotations, and completed site projects.

You will work under mentors to grow leadership and business understanding of manufacturing processes while rotating through key functions and improving production outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science or Engineering field or similar required.
• Eagerness to learn wood products production processes regardless of experience.
• Working knowledge of quality control, statistics, and optimization concepts.
• Able to communicate issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel within the US.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality control

Statistics

Optimization

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

DescriptionWeyerhaeuser Company is seeking upcoming or recent college graduates for a full-time entry level Leadership Development Professional (LDP) opportunity starting January 2027 to join our Arcadia Oriented Strand Board Mill (OSB) located in Simsboro, Louisiana.Our Arcadia OSB is located in the Sportsman's Paradise of Lincoln Parish in north central Louisiana. It is situated near Ruston and Grambling, Louisiana, home to Louisiana Tech and Grambling State Universities. The mill is located 20 minutes west of Ruston, 45 minutes west of Monroe, 55 minutes east of Shreveport, and an hour south of the Louisiana/Arkansas state line.In this role, you will work under close guidance with assigned mentors. You will be accountable for growing and strengthening your leadership skills, general business understanding of manufacturing processes, operations of a Wood Products mill, and other major function areas. This role includes a detailed 12-month development plan with hands-on learning, operational rotations, and successful completion of site project(s).Key Activities:Working safely in a manufacturing environmentSystematically identify and implement improvement initiativesPerform mill-wide studies/trialsProvides support in the development of standard operating proceduresTroubleshoot and resolve quality and production issuesTrain employees on a structured approach to problem solvingMaintain calibration of process equipment to assure standards are metQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in a Science or Engineering field or similar requiredDrive: We are looking for someone who is eager to learn about and master wood products production processes regardless of years of experience.Technical Skills: You have a working knowledge of quality control, statistics, and optimization conceptsCore Skills:Ability to deliver workable, value-added solutions to solve real manufacturing problemsYou’re able to communicate issues and results to both technical and non-technical audiencesYou are a collaborative team playerYou have a high level of initiative and the ability to excel with minimum supervisionYou can easily adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity and changeTravel: You are able and willing to travel within the US.Preferred: Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, Root Cause AnalysisWhat We Offer:Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $58,800-$88,200 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.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-tax 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. 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 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.About Wood ProductsWe've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 125 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 WeyerhaeuserWe 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 Administrative, General Management, Legal, Real Estate, & MiscellaneousPrimary LocationUSA-LA-SimsboroSchedule Full-timeJob Level Individual ContributorJob Type ExperiencedShift Day (1st)Relocation Assistance Not Available