Seed Orchard Manager bei Weyerhaeuser

The Seed Orchard Manager will join our Southern Timberlands team in Lyons, GA,.

Background: The Seed Orchard Manager is a key leadership position that is part of Weyerhaeuser's Southern Regeneration business and reports to the Seed & Orchard Team Manager. As the Lyons Seed Orchard Manager, you will oversee the seed orchard site’s financial and operational performance, team development and strategy execution to provide a reliable supply of seed. In addition, oversight of all management activities for our remotely managed Oak Park, GA Seed Orchard site will be part of this job.

The Southern Regeneration business is a key part of Southern Timberlands and consists of three pine seedling nurseries and six seed orchards. The Southern Regeneration team produces approximately 180 million seedlings per year.

Key Functions:

• Lead and influence strategic management activities including environmental, health, and safety programs

• Manage site actions within the framework of an annual orchard management plan – seed orchard establishment, controlled mass pollination (CMP), orchard protection and maintenance activities and cone harvest

• Lead and develop a team of contractors and Weyerhaeuser staff

• Manage budgeting, purchasing, site maintenance, and security

• Contract administration for key seed orchard activities (e.g., aerial insecticide applications, controlled mass pollination (CMP), cone harvest, and other site maintenance)

• Develop facility and equipment maintenance schedules and capital replacement plans

• Ensure all required permits and licenses are current to ensure compliance with federal, state, and corporate expectations

• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with other Weyerhaeuser Seed Orchard Managers

• Collaborating with Weyerhaeuser’s Tree Improvement team

• Assist in supporting seed functions associated with the management of seed inventory housed at our Lyons, GA Seed Orchard site

• Assist with monitoring seedling development for container seedlings being grown from Weyerhaeuser seed at nearby growing facilities

• Role may be required to perform other duties as assigned

%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EBachelor’s degree (or higher) in Forestry, Agriculture Engineering, Soil Science or Agronomy with at least 3 years of related experience (4+ years preferred) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ERole model of safe work practices and willing to intervene when unsafe behaviors are observed%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EDesire to%26nbsp;inspire and%26nbsp;lead a diverse team of people%26nbsp;to achieve and exceed expectations%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EWilling to live within 1-hour of the Lyons Seed Orchard%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EExcellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EExcellent communication, time management and%26nbsp;negotiation%26nbsp;skills%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ESolid business/financial understanding including P%26amp;L drivers, budgeting, administration, and capital implementation%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EExperience with tractor/implement operation%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EProven experience in situational management, coaching, and team building%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EUnderstanding%26nbsp;of%26nbsp;and commitment to meeting customer value delivery expectations%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EPassionate about innovation and continuous improvement%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EWilling to work extended hours during outdoor peak activity seasons, performing work at heights, and in all weather conditions%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EDesired Qualifications%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EBackground in loblolly pine cone and seed biology and nursery practices%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAbility to maintain site equipment%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EExperience with aerial lift operation%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat We Offer:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECompensation%3C/strong%3E: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of %3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3E%2481,313-%24121,970 %3C/span%3Ebased on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. 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We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E Jetzt bewerben