Mill Manager

Company: Weyerhaeuser
Location: Grifton
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionWeyerhaeuser is searching for a Mill Manager to support our lumber manufacturing facility in Greenville, North Carolina. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position reporting to the Vice President of the Southern Manufacturing region.
Our Greenville operation is a random length sawmill primarily producing lumber up to 20 feet in length with some specialty related capacity. As Mill Manager, you are responsible for the safe and reliable manufacturing and on-time/in-full delivery of products to customers, and ensuring that business objectives are met for the site. You will also focus on fostering an engaged, people-focused culture, controlling product cost and inventory, and developing future leaders.
Additional Responsibilities include:

• Act as a role model for our core values: Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion
• Ensure an injury free culture is created by committed leaders and involved associates, backed by strong safety systems
• Develop a people-focused work environment, recognizing that our people are the unique advantage we have in successfully achieving site and business goals
• Engage associates in safely manufacturing lumber that meets customer needs and driving improvement in key business metrics
• Coach and lead in the overall manufacturing process
• Ultimately own reliability, financial, procurement, productivity, environmental and other site stewardship responsibilities
• Ensure that business and individual goal setting processes such as capital plans, expense budgets, safety strategic plans and performance management plans are developed and executed with excellenceQualifications
  • At least 10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with proven record of positive accomplishments in safety, quality, productivity, cost and people development
  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • Outstanding teaming and interpersonal skills that effectively engage teams to meet business goals, actively support individual and team growth/development, and ensure successful teaming/networking within the region, the Wood Products business and the company
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates and leaders through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mindset
  • Proven record to effectively engage associates in behavior-based safety techniques
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Able to work flexible hours as needed in a mill environment
    Desired Skills and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business, technical (engineering or other) or forestry/wood products discipline
    • Manufacturing experience in Wood Products
    • Working knowledge of Lean, Innovation and continuous improvement tools and processes
      About Wood ProductsWe've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
      For more than a century, we've been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
      About WeyerhaeuserWe 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.
      Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
      KE1Job Operations, Manufacturing, & ConstructionPrimary LocationUSA-NC-GriftonSchedule Full-timeJob Level ManagerJob Type ExperiencedShift Day (1st)Relocation Assistance Available

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