Harvest Manager

Weyerhaeuser•Brunswick, GA

4d•$58,830 - $104,095•Onsite

About The Position

The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role within the Coastal Georgia Team, tasked with contract administration and the implementation of harvesting and transportation strategies to align with planned volumes and market commitments. Responsibilities encompass a spectrum of duties including 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, and 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. 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. 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. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or equivalent of degree + 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.

Nice To Haves

A degree coupled with 5 or more years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Contract administration and implementation of harvesting and transportation strategies.
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.