Area Manager

DescriptionThe Kiamichi Area Manager is a key leadership role on the Arkansas/Oklahoma Region Lead Team in Weyerhaeuser’s Southern Timberlands business. Based in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, this role oversees timberlands operations across approximately 425,000 acres, primarily in Oklahoma, and helps shape and execute regional roadmap strategies aligned with company direction.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Kiamichi area P&L management and forecasting.Ensure safe work practices for employees and contractors while maintaining alignment with accepted business policies.Set short-term production rate targets for contract operations to deliver plans aligned with functional strategies.Ensure excellence in harvesting and silviculture contract operations.Meet customer commitments and support customer value delivery expectations.Lead and develop Silviculture Foresters, Development Professionals, and Interns.Collaborate across region, area, and business lines and support functional leaders in meeting company goals.Lead area organizational structure, workload alignment, change management, wildfire response activities, and business best practice execution.What Success Looks LikeEmployees and contractors demonstrate growth in safety ownership and disciplined safe work practices.Team members understand performance expectations, development gaps, and practical steps to close those gaps.Area priorities are executed through strong collaboration among area team members and functional leaders.Functional strategies are implemented effectively while maintaining production, silviculture, harvesting, customer, and financial commitments.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in Forestry or a related degree with at least 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.At least 5 years of leadership experience. Willing and able to live within the operating area; close proximity will be considered. Willing to work outside normal business hours when necessary due to risks associated with wildfires. Commitment and competency in implementing and monitoring safe work practices for employees and contractors. Experience directing the implementation of business plans. Environmental and safety champion. Able and willing to develop, communicate, and deploy strategic vision and short- and long-term plans. Desire to inspire and lead a diverse team of people to achieve and exceed expectations. Proven ability to successfully lead initiatives that maximize shareholder value. Ability to work across organizational and functional boundaries effectively. Excellent communication, time management, and selling/negotiation skills. Excellent computer skills, including forest management systems and Microsoft Office. Understanding of and commitment to meeting customer value delivery expectations.Preferred Qualifications Previous performance management experience. Experience in safety leadership, people development, silviculture, harvesting, contractor management, wildfire response, forecasting, or budgeting.Why You May Be a Great Fit You may be a great fit if you are a mid-career to experienced leader who can balance safe operations, people development, financial discipline, customer commitments, and cross-functional execution. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys leading teams, building trust across functions, strengthening contractor and employee safety performance, and helping others grow while delivering results in a complex timberlands operating environment.About TimberlandsWe believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.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.Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at and learn our Story here: What We Offer...Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $119,088 - $178,774 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 20% 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 hoursWeyerhaeuser 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 teamJob Field: Operations, Manufacturing, & ConstructionJob Type: ExperiencedSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day (1st)Job Level: Manager