Leadership Development Professional

Weyerhaeuser Company is seeking recent college graduates for a full-time entry level Leadership Development Professional (LDP) opportunity to join our Elkin Oriented Strand Board Mill (OSB) located in Elkin, North Carolina.

Elkin OSB is located in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Surry and Wilkes Counties in northwestern North Carolina.  It is situated central to University of North Carolina, Appalachian State, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and NC State Universities.  The mill is located 1 hour west of Winston-Salem, 1 hour east of Boone, 90 minutes north of Charlotte, and 30 minutes south of the Virginia/North Carolina state line. Elkin is a historical town with artisanal traditions, hiking, and wine tasting.

In this role, you will work under close guidance with assigned mentors. You will be accountable for growing and strengthening your leadership skills, general business understanding of manufacturing processes, operations of a Wood Products mill, and other major function areas. This role includes a detailed 12-month development plan with hands-on learning, operational rotations, and successful completion of site project(s).

The successful individual will be assigned to the next role once development is successfully completed and a suitable assignment is identified that meets business needs.

• Working safely in a manufacturing environment
• Systematically identify and implement improvement initiatives
• Perform mill-wide studies/trials
• Provide support in the development of standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality and production issues
• Train employees on a structured approach to problem solving
• Maintain calibration of process equipment to assure standards are met

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Wood Science, Engineering or related field OR on track to receive a Bachelor's degree (or higher) by June 2027.
• We are looking for someone who is eager to learn about and master wood products production processes regardless of years of experience.
• You are willing to relocate - next role assignment may be in another facility. 
• Ability to deliver workable, value-added solutions to solve real manufacturing problems.
• You’re able to communicate issues and results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• You are a collaborative team player.
• You have a high level of initiative and the ability to excel with minimum supervision.
• You can easily adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity and change.
• You have a working knowledge of quality control, statistics, and optimization concepts.
• You are able to develop partnerships and collaborate as a team. 
• You are able and willing to travel within the US.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (Preferred)