Leadership Development Professional

The Leadership Development Professional (LDP) role at our Idabel, Oklahoma lumber mill is an entry-level leadership developmental position designed to provide excellent growth potential and opportunity for advancement.

About the role

This is a full-time, salaried exempt training position that provides hands-on learning, operational rotations, and process improvement projects. The role is non-exempt and reports to the Mill Manager. Relocation benefits are available for this and subsequent positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety leadership skills
• Complete a structured 12-month rotation through all operational areas of the mill
• Work on projects and assignments to promote active learning and contribute to mill’s successful performance
• Gain exposure to metrics, reliability, and process improvement projects
• Gain broad exposure to Timberlands, Raw Materials, Sales, and Finance
• Develop front-line leader skills

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Forestry, or related discipline, or on track to receive one by the Summer of 2027
• Willingness to adapt to a 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 a 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/project management capability
• Ability 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
• On track to receive a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Forestry, or related discipline by the Summer of 2027

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite and other Windows-based programs
• Communication and presentation skills
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Project management capability
• Analytical skills
• Partnership and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management and organizational skills

Benefits

• Annual merit-increase program
• Annual Incentive Program with a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay
• 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
• Personal volunteerism support
• Sponsorship of diversity networks
• Mentoring opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• 401(k) plan with a paid company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary
• Paid time off/vacation

Pay

This role is eligible for an annual merit-increase program, with a salary range of $58,830 - $88,245 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, working a day shift (1st).

Benefits

• 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
• Personal volunteerism support
• Sponsorship of diversity networks
• Mentoring opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• 401(k) plan with a paid company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary
• Paid time off/vacation