Plant Manager

Full Job Description

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Mill Manager to support our lumber manufacturing facility in Plymouth, North Carolina. This is a full‑time, salaried exempt position reporting to the Lumber Manufacturing Director of the Southern Manufacturing region.

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.

• 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 excellence

• 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

• 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

This role is eligible for our annual merit‑increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $139,200 to $208,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 25% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Relocation package is offered for this role.

When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

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