Harvest Manager

This role is situated within the NLAR Region of Weyerhaeuser’s Southern Timberlands division, reporting directly to the Winnfield Wood Flow Manager. Based in Winnfield, LA, the position demands significant travel to and from logging sites, along with extensive fieldwork dedicated to planning and overseeing harvesting operations.

About Timberlands

We 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.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration and implementation of harvesting and transportation strategies to align with planned volumes and market commitments
• On-site verification of harvest plans
• Negotiation of harvesting contracts
• Supervision of harvest operations
• Ensuring contractor safety compliance
• Merchandizing and optimizing product utilization
• Maintaining timely system updates
• Monitoring contract performance
• Ensuring quality in thinning operations
• Enforcing environmental compliance
• Addressing contract noncompliance and performance issues
• Managing logging road maintenance activities

This role serves as a cornerstone in facilitating the success of Wood Flow, Marketing, Silviculture, Planning, and Geographic Leaders in achieving their annual plans and objectives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: A degree coupled with 8 or more years of relevant experience
• Commitment to and the ability to exemplify and promote a safe work environment
• Fundamental negotiation skills
• Proficiency in determining and applying conversion factors between alternate scales and weights
• Understanding of quality specifications for raw materials across customer markets and how log characteristics impact delivered raw material and standing timber values
• Ability to leverage cost, volume, quality, and other supplier data for performance evaluation
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, labor, and transportation laws and regulations pertaining to harvesting operations
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to thrive in a self-motivated, self-directed work environment where effective time management is crucial
• Familiarity with total system concepts and demonstrated competence in collaborating across business and organizational boundaries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel, along with various other computer software and applications
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and adeptness in safely operating a vehicle
• Ability to safely navigate active harvesting sites, which typically involves maneuvering on uneven terrain and being in close proximity to heavy operational equipment

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.

Pay

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, with a targeted salary range of $69,396 - $123,800 based on skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5-7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with a company contribution
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs
• Support for personal volunteerism and sponsorship of diversity networks
• Mentoring programs and training and development opportunities
• 401k plan with a company match and an annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 3 weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays per year, totaling 88 holiday hours