Nursery Site Leader

This Nursery Site Leader position is located in Olympia, WA and reports to the Western Regeneration Team Leader. This role is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the Mima Bareroot Forest Nursery and the delivery of high performing seed and seedlings to Western Timberlands operations and external customers. The scope of accountabilities spans a broad set of areas including safety, operations, quality, environmental, financial, and innovation.

Weyerhaeuser's Western Regeneration business operates three bareroot seedling nurseries, two greenhouse facilities, three seed orchards and a seed processing facility producing seed and seedlings for use on company lands and for sale to third parties.

• The Mima Site Leader is responsible/accountable for leading the team of 4 professional staff, 8 union hourly production employees and up to 100 contractors to achieve best in class results. The main functions for this role include:
• Work with Western Regen Lead Team to set strategic and tactical goals for the operation relating to performance metrics and results for safety, environmental, financial, quality and customer value delivery
• Provide daily leadership and supervision of company and contract crews while performing nursery activities associated with seedling production - including transplanting, irrigation, growing, inventory, frost protection, harvest packing and shipping, and maintenance
• Oversee facility safety and environmental programs and production
• Role model Weyerhaeuser company values and promote/ensure a safe work environment
• Effectively prioritize, plan, implement and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines
• Balance labor resources to ensure continuous improvement in safety, quality, production, and costs
• Operating & managing against an annual budget – tracking unit costs and productivity and constant innovation in efficiencies within quality standards

• BS in Forestry, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nursery, forestry, or agricultural production processes
• Experience to include leadership of people (employees or contractors) or business processes
• Strong business acumen with solid understanding of P&L management responsibilities
• Proven strategic thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidence and credibility with customers, business leaders and employees
• Flexible availability regarding days and hours of work during seasonal activities
• Strong people and leadership skills; able to support and motivate a team of professionals to achieve best in class results in a high-pressure environment
• Position will require residence within 30 minutes of the facility

• Advanced skills or education in forestry, plant biology, agricultural engineering, or crop science
• Experience with field forestry or conifer growing
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus

Compensation
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This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $90,244-$135,509 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 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits
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When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. 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.

Retirement
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Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

Paid Time Off or Vacation
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