Region Manager

This is a leadership position in the North Louisiana/Arkansas (NLAR) Region within Weyerhaeuser’s Southern Timberlands Business. The position is based in Ruston, LA, but requires coverage of the entire region spanning parts of North Louisiana and Southern Arkansas and will include business travel of approximately 50%. The Region Manager is responsible for leading the NLAR region, comprised of approximately 2 million acres, and, as part of the leadership team, for participating in the formation and execution of the strategic vision for the region that is aligned with the Company direction.

The position reports to the Southern Timberlands Director of Operations and collaborates closely with other functional Directors.

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

• Promote a safe and sustainable work environment and ensure that the regional team is operating in alignment with accepted business policies
• Accountable for maximizing regional value creation through ownership of financial performance, capital allocation, and operational execution
• Assess organization needs and verify cross-function checks and balances
• Be the Region champion representing the team view and communicating key business information
• Monitor and establish regional short-term production rate targets for all contract operations to ensure delivery of plan in alignment with functional strategies
• Ensure customer commitments are met
• Build a high-performing team by developing leadership capability, succession depth, employee engagement, accountability, and a strong performance culture that supports long-term business success
• Participate in development of the regional functional strategy and roadmaps for continuous improvement
• Support all regional functional leads and other Weyerhaeuser businesses
• Role model the Company Vision and Core Values
• Champion innovation and transformation across the region by fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

USA-LA-Ruston

Full-time

Individual Contributor

Experienced

Day (1st)

Available

• Integrity, Safety, Sustainability, Citizenship, and Inclusion Value Champion
• BS in Forestry or related degree + 10 years’ manager experience or equivalent of degree + experience
• Ability to budget, plan and manage large projects and initiatives
• Proven experience in situational management, coaching/counseling, and team building
• Ability to successfully lead initiatives that maximize shareholder value
• Ability to lead and work effectively across organizational/functional boundaries with diverse teams
• Excellent communication, time management and persuasion skills
• Excellent computer skills, including GIS and Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated team and leadership skills
• Understanding of and commitment to meeting customer value delivery expectations
• Development, replication, and execution of south-wide best practices

We 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.

Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at  and learn our Story here:

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $159,926 - $240,031 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.

When you join our team, you and your dependents…