Leadership Development Professional

The Leadership Development Professional role is an entry level leadership developmental position. Working under close guidance with assigned mentors, you will be accountable for growing and strengthening your leadership skills and general business understanding of the manufacturing processes and operations of a Wood Products mill, and other major function areas, through a detailed 12-month development plan including hands-on learning, operational rotations, and successful completion of process improvement projects.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position and will report to the Mill Manager. Relocation benefits are available for this and subsequent positions.

This role is a part of the Wood Products business, working in the Southern Lumber Region at the Bruce Lumber Mill located in Bruce, Ms. Bruce is located 40 minutes south of Oxford, which is home of the University of Mississippi. Whether you enjoy attending college football games at the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, visiting museums, or hiking through wildlife parks, Oxford offers various options in leisure and entertainment. Bruce is also just 1.5 hours south of Memphis, TN, which houses attractions like Graceland, the Memphis Zoo and Botanical Garden, and a wide variety of museums. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.

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.

• Develop safety leadership skills

• Complete a structured 12-month rotation through all operational areas of the mill

• Projects and assignments to promote active learning and contribute to mill’s successful performance

• Exposure to metrics, reliability, and process improvement projects

• Broad exposure to Timberlands, Raw Materials, Sales, and Finance

• Develop Front Line Leader skills

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering, Forestry or related discipline OR on track to receive a bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Forestry or related discipline by the Spring or Summer of 2027

• Willingness to adapt to strong safety culture and ensure safe and efficient execution of work

• Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and follow-through in a fast-paced results-oriented environment

• Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes, develop leadership capabilities and possess desire to progress within the organization

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other Windows-based programs

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Experience/knowledge of project management

• Capability to prioritize work activities, assignments, demands and flexibility to adapt to changes

   

• Excellent work ethic, strong time management and organizational skills

• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities and/or cross-business development