Leadership Development Professional
About The Position
We are currently accepting applications for a Leadership Development Professional (LDP), for our OSB mill located in Edson, Alberta. Working under close guidance with assigned mentors, this individual will be accountable for growing and strengthening their leadership abilities, technical skills and general business understanding of the manufacturing processes and operations of a Wood Products mill, and other major functional 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 position. Relocation benefits are available for this and subsequent positions. The successful individual will be assigned to their next role once development as an LDP has successfully completed and a suitable assignment is available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering, Forestry or related discipline.
- Willingness to adapt 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 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 project management.
- Capability to prioritize work activities, assignments, demands and flexibility to adapt to changes.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent work ethic, strong time management and organizational skills.
- This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates must be able to pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
- Willingness to relocate for position opportunities and/or cross-business development.
Responsibilities
- Navigate an individualized, 12-month structured work plan offering rotational experiences spanning our entire manufacturing value stream (Safety, HR, Finance, Production, Maintenance, Timberlands, Sales, Raw Materials, Shipping, etc.)
- Support of AI system implementation and the use to gain quality and reliability data.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures in the mill, role model and lead safety processes to enhance the safety culture and sustain our strong safety record.
- Learn and develop front line leadership skills.
- Provide individual contributions through exposure to metrics, reliability and process improvement projects.
- Projects and assignments to promote active learning and contribute to mill’s successful performance
- Strong technical and analytical skills for programming and supporting AI development on new systems.
- Excellent work ethic, strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop relationships and work together as part of a team to deliver results.
- Willingness to relocate for position opportunities and/or cross-business development.
- Other relevant site work.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long-term disability
- life insurance
- personal volunteerism support
- diversity networks
- mentoring
- training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
