Leadership Development Professional

The Leadership Development Professional role is an entry-level leadership developmental position. Working under close guidance with assigned mentors, you will be accountable for growing and strengthening your leadership skills and general business understanding of the manufacturing processes and operations of a Wood Products mill, and other major function areas, through a detailed 12-month development plan including hands-on learning, operational rotations, and successful completion of process improvement projects. This position is based in Castleberry, Alabama, near Evergreen, AL with the added benefit of being just a short drive from Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast beaches. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and will report to the Mill Manager. Relocation benefits are available for this and subsequent positions.

About the role

• Develop safety leadership skills.
• Complete a structured 12-month rotation through all operational areas of the mill.
• Projects and assignments to promote active learning and contribute to mill’s successful performance.
• Broad exposure to Engineered Wood Products, Raw Materials, Sales, and Finance.
• Develop Front Line Leader skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety leadership skills.
• Complete a structured 12-month rotation through all operational areas of the mill.
• Projects and assignments to promote active learning and contribute to mill’s successful performance.
• Broad exposure to Engineered Wood Products, Raw Materials, Sales, and Finance.
• Develop Front Line Leader skills.

Requirements

• Willingness to adapt to strong safety culture and ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and follow-through in a fast-paced results-oriented environment.
• Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes, develop leadership capabilities, and possess desire to progress within the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other Windows-based programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience/knowledge of project management.
• Capability to prioritize work activities, assignments, demands, and flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative teaming.
• Courage to challenge status quo and deliver results.
• Excellent work ethic, strong time management, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to relocate for position opportunities and/or cross-business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering, Forestry or related discipline OR on track to receive a bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Forestry or related discipline by the Summer 2027.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite and other Windows-based programs.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Project management.
• Analytical skills.
• Partnership and collaborative teaming.
• Courage to challenge status quo.
• Work ethic, time management, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
• Comprehensive employee benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid time off or vacation.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• 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.

Pay

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $58,800-$88,200 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid time off or vacation.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• 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.