Region Manager

Weyerhaeuser • Meridian, MS

397d • $153,719 - $230,716

About The Position

The Region Manager for Weyerhaeuser's Southern Timberlands Business is responsible for overseeing the Mississippi/Alabama region, which encompasses approximately 1 million acres. This role involves leading the regional team, managing the region's P&L, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision. The position requires significant travel (approximately 50%) and collaboration with various functional directors to promote a safe and sustainable work environment while meeting customer commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field with at least 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to budget, plan, and manage large projects and initiatives.
• Proven experience in situational management, coaching/counseling, and team building.
• Ability to lead initiatives that maximize shareholder value.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication, time management, and persuasion skills.
• Strong computer skills, including GIS and Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated team and leadership skills.
• Understanding of customer value delivery expectations.
• Experience in developing and executing best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the timber or forestry industry.
• Familiarity with environmental sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and sustainable work environment and ensure alignment with business policies.
• Manage the Region's P&L and forecasting.
• Assess organizational needs and verify cross-functional checks and balances.
• Represent the regional team and communicate key business information.
• Monitor and establish short-term production rate targets for contract operations.
• Ensure customer commitments are met.
• Manage people and develop the regional team.
• Participate in the development of regional functional strategy and continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Support regional functional leads and other Weyerhaeuser businesses.
• Role model the Company Vision and Core Values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid company match on 401(k) plan contributions.
• Retirement savings contribution of 5% of eligible earnings into the 401(k) Plan.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation in the first year of employment.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Support for personal volunteerism and diversity networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Forestry and Logging
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree