Leadership Development Professional

Weyerhaeuser • Millport, AL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The successful individual will be assigned to the next role once development is successfully completed and a suitable assignment is identified that meets business needs.

Requirements

• 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 2026.
• 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.

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.
• Exposure to metrics, reliability, and process improvement projects
• Broad exposure to Timberlands, Raw Materials, Sales, and Finance
• Develop Front Line Leader skills.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available
• eligible for our annual merit-increase program
• Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus
• comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes 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.
• support personal volunteerism
• sponsor a host of diversity networks
• promote mentoring
• provide training and development opportunities
• enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution
• 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
• recognize eleven paid holidays per year
• paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level