Leadership Development Professional

About the role

This full‑time, non‑exempt Leadership Development Professional (LDP) position is a 12‑month training program at the Holden Lumber Mill in Holden, LA. The program provides hands‑on learning, operational rotations across day and night shifts, and the opportunity to lead process‑improvement projects. Upon successful completion, participants may be placed in a permanent leadership role at one of Weyerhaeuser’s locations nationwide. Relocation assistance is available for this and subsequent positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety leadership skills and model a strong safety culture.
• Complete a structured 12‑month rotation through all operational areas of the mill, including Timberlands, Raw Materials, Sales, and Finance.
• Execute projects and assignments that promote active learning and contribute to the mill’s performance.
• Gain exposure to metrics, reliability, and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Develop front‑line leader capabilities.
• Collaborate with mentors and cross‑functional teams to drive results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering, Forestry, or a related discipline, or on track to receive the degree by Summer 2027.
• Willingness to adapt to a strong safety culture and ensure safe, efficient execution of work.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, set priorities, and follow through in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
• Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes, develop leadership capabilities, and progress within the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other Windows‑based programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience or knowledge of project management.
• Capability to prioritize work activities, adapt to change, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to develop partnerships, collaborate in teams, and challenge the status quo.
• Willingness to relocate for future position opportunities or cross‑business development.

Skills

• Leadership development and safety leadership.
• Process improvement and reliability analysis.
• Understanding of lumber manufacturing operations.
• Financial and sales exposure within a wood products business.
• Microsoft Office and Windows‑based software proficiency.
• Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Project management and teamwork.

Benefits

• Annual merit‑increase program with a targeted salary range of $57,960 – $86,941 based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Annual Incentive Program offering a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay (potential funding up to two times the target).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax Health Savings Account with company contribution; optional Long‑Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 401(k) plan with paid company match and an additional annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary.
• Three weeks of paid vacation in the first year (for employees working 25 + hours/week).
• Eleven paid holidays per year (totaling 88 holiday hours) and paid parental leave for all full‑time employees.
• Support for personal volunteerism, diversity networks, mentoring, and ongoing training and development.
• Relocation assistance for this position and future roles.

Pay

Targeted salary range: $57,960 – $86,941. Eligible for an annual merit increase and a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay, with potential plan funding up to two times the target.

Schedule

Full‑time, Day (1st) shift.