Leadership Development Professional-Early Career - Holden, LA

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Description
Our Holden, LA lumber mill is seeking a Leadership Development Professional (LDP). This is a full-time training position that provides excellent growth potential and an opportunity for a leadership role at one of our many locations throughout the U.S. at the end of the program.

Our state-of-the-art mill produces high-quality lumber used for residential construction throughout the country. We are proud of our reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement!

The Leadership Development Professional role is an entry level leadership developmental position. Working under close guidance with assigned mentors across day and night shifts, you will be accountable for growing and strengthening your leadership skills and general business understanding of the manufacturing processes and operations of a Lumber 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 Holden Lumber Mill located in Holden, LA. The Holden Mill produces dimensional lumber in various lengths used in residential construction. Holden, LA is in southeastern Louisiana and is conveniently located 15 miles west of Hammond, 67 miles north of New Orleans and 30 miles east of Baton Rouge.

The successful individual will be assigned to a role that fits a business need within Weyerhaeuser Company. This future role will not be located at the training site unless there is a local need. Otherwise, the candidate will be required to relocate at the end of the assignment.

Key Functions

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