Leadership Development Professional

Weyerhaeuser Company is seeking recent college graduates for a full-time entry level Leadership Development Professional (LDP) opportunity to join our Elkin Oriented Strand Board Mill (OSB) located in Elkin North Carolina.

Elkin OSB is located in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Surry and Wilkes Counties in northwestern North Carolina. It is situated central to University of North Carolina Appalachian State Wake Forest Virginia Tech and NC State Universities. The mill is located 1 hour west of Winston-Salem 1 hour east of Boone 90 minutes north of Charlotte and 30 minutes south of the Virginia/North Carolina state line. Elkin is a historical town with artisanal traditions hiking and wine tasting.

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).

The successful individual will be assigned to the next role once development is successfully completed and a suitable assignment is identified that meets business needs.

Key Activities:

• Working safely in a manufacturing environment
• Systematically identify and implement improvement initiatives
• Perform mill-wide studies/trials
• Provide support in the development of standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality and production issues
• Train employees on a structured approach to problem solving
• Maintain calibration of process equipment to assure standards are met

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Wood Science Engineering or related field OR on track to receive a Bachelors degree (or higher) by June 2027.
• We are looking for someone who is eager to learn about and master wood products production processes regardless of years of experience.
• You are willing to relocate - next role assignment may be in another facility.
• Ability to deliver workable value-added solutions to solve real manufacturing problems.
• Youre able to communicate issues and results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• You are a collaborative team player.
• You have a high level of initiative and the ability to excel with minimum supervision.
• You can easily adjust to multiple demands shifting work priorities ambiguity and change.
• You have a working knowledge of quality control statistics and optimization concepts.
• You are able to develop partnerships and collaborate as a team.
• You are able and willing to travel within the US.
• Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis (Preferred)

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program and we are targeting a salary range of $58800-$88200 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 companys 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 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 Products
Weve 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 weve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority