Senior Development Program

Weyerhaeuser; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

HSA option (pre-tax)

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in Longview, WA, seeks a senior-level leadership development professional to join the Wood Products Lumber team through the Senior Development Program (SDP), a 12-18 month rotation designed to accelerate readiness for department and site leadership roles.

This full-time, salary-exempt program places candidates at the Longview sawmill and exposes them to safety, reliability, and site-level initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years working experience with 4-5 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Proven track record of leading teams, managing change, and delivering results.
• Ability to implement and drive operational and strategic initiatives.

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

Education

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

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a a senior level leadership development candidate to join the Wood Products Lumber team initially placed at the Longview, Washington sawmill. This position is a full-time, salary-exempt position and reports to the Mill Manager. The Senior Development Program (SDP) is a high-impact, 12-18 months 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.

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.

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 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. Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A

• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 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.

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place.

This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.

What We Offer... Compensation

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $90,000 - $148,000 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 7-10% 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. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

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.