Manufacturing Operations Leadership Program

Weyerhaeuser; Grifton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser's Senior Development Program (SDP) is a 12–18 month rotational experience designed to accelerate readiness for department level and site level leadership roles. Participants will gain exposure to safety and reliability processes in a wood products manufacturing environment, developing strategic site initiatives and building knowledge of our manufacturing processes.

What you’ll gain includes executive mentorship, exposure to operations, maintenance, capital planning, and a tailored

Qualifications

• 5–8 years working experience with 4-5 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business, engineering, forestry or related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading teams, managing change, and delivering results.
• Ability to implement and drive operational and strategic initiatives.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate for high-priority assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects that drive innovation, operational excellence, and cultural transformation.
• Partner with site leadership to identify and implement strategic priorities.
• Participate in regional and business level forums and present outcomes to business leaders.
• Develop and execute an individual development plan aligned with business level and site level goals.
• Build people leadership skills.

Skills

Leadership experience

Travel willingness

People development

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, forestry or related discipline

Job description

About the Program

The Senior Development Program (SDP) is a high-impact, 12–18 month rotational experience designed to accelerate readiness for department level and site level leadership roles. Participants will gain exposure to leading safety and reliability processes in a wood products manufacturing environment, developing and implementing strategic site level initiatives, and build knowledge and skills related to our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects that drive innovation, operational excellence, and cultural transformation.
• Partner with site leadership to identify and implement strategic priorities.
• Participate in regional and business level forums and present outcomes to business leaders.
• Develop and execute an individual development plan aligned with business level and site level goals.
• Build people leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years working experience with 4-5 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business, engineering, forestry or related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading teams, managing change, and delivering results.
• Ability to implement and drive operational and strategic initiatives.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate for high-priority assignments.

We are seeking experienced leaders who are:

• Operationally minded thinkers with a bias for action.
• Passionate about developing people and building inclusive teams.
• Ready to take on site level manufacturing challenges that drive long-term value.

What You’ll Gain

• Executive mentorship and sponsorship from business level and site level leaders.
• Exposure to operations, maintenance, and site level improvement initiatives as well as capital planning and execution and business and site level strategies.
• A tailored development plan with clear succession pathways.
• Opportunity for placement into department level leadership roles upon completion of the program with potential to move into a plant manager role.

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.

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $90,200-$135,500 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 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‑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.

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.