Leadership Development Professional
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. This role is a part of the Wood Products business, working in the Southern Lumber Region at the Bruce Lumber Mill located in Bruce, Ms. Bruce is located 40 minutes south of Oxford, which is home of the University of Mississippi. Whether you enjoy attending college football games at the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, visiting museums, or hiking through wildlife parks, Oxford offers various options in leisure and entertainment. Bruce is also just 1.5 hours south of Memphis, TN, which houses attractions like Graceland, the Memphis Zoo and Botanical Garden, and a wide variety of museums. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. 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 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.
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
- 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
- personal volunteerism
- diversity networks
- mentoring
- training and development opportunities
- 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5%25 of your base salary
- 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment
- eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
- paid parental leave for all full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
