Leadership Development Professional

About the role

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 is a full-time, non-exempt position and will report 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.
• Projects and assignments to promote active learning and contribute to mill’s successful performance.
• Broad exposure to Timberlands, Raw Materials, Sales, and Finance.
• Develop Front Line Leader skills.

Requirements

• Key Functions:
  • 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 Timberlands, Raw Materials, Sales, and Finance.
  • Develop Front Line Leader skills.
• Job Administrative, General Management, Legal, Real Estate, & Miscellaneous
• Primary Location: USA-MS-Bruce
• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Level: Individual Contributor
• Job Type: Experienced
• Shift: Day (1st)
• Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
• Relocation Assistance Available

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 or Fall of 2024
• 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.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Other Windows-based programs
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal and Problem-Solving Skills
• Project Management
• Leadership Development
• Manufacturing Processes
• Process Improvement Projects
• Front Line Leader Skills

Benefits

• Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $57,960-$86,941 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience.
• Annual Incentive Program: Offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
• Employee Benefits Plan: Includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Pre-tax Health Savings Account option is also available.
• Other Benefits: Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Personal Volunteerism: Support for personal volunteerism.
• Diversity Networks: Sponsorship of a host of diversity networks.
• Mentoring: Promotion of mentoring.
• Training and Development Opportunities: 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: Eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week receive 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during their first year of employment. Eleven paid holidays per year are also recognized, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.