Wood & Fiber Supply Area Manager (Hybrid)

Flint Hills Resources; Gladys (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Manager to lead wood and fiber supply for the Brookneal OSB facility and the Brookneal Chipmill. You will oversee planning, two direct reports, and third-party contractors, ensuring raw materials meet quality and cost targets.

The role is hybrid, based at Brookneal with in-office and remote days, and travel of 20–25% is expected. You will use data and marketplace insight to improve sourcing strategies, manage costs, and maintain compliance across purchasing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a 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 with a strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety excellence.
• Develop and improve 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Manager to lead wood and fiber supply for the Brookneal OSB facility and the Brookneal Chipmill. You will oversee planning, two direct reports, and third-party contractors, ensuring raw materials meet quality and cost targets.

The role is hybrid, based at Brookneal with in-office and remote days, and travel of 20–25% is expected. You will use data and marketplace insight to improve sourcing strategies, manage costs, and maintain compliance across purchasing and