Harvest Manager at Weyerhaeuser

This role is situated within the Mississippi Louisiana Region of Weyerhaeuser’s Southern Timberlands division, reporting directly to the Hammond Wood Flow Manager. Based in Hammond, LA, the position demands significant travel to and from logging sites, along with extensive fieldwork dedicated to planning and overseeing harvesting operations.

Key functions:

• Administer harvesting and transportation contracts to meet planned volumes and market commitments.

• Plan and verify on-site harvest operations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and environmental standards.

• Negotiate and manage contractor relationships, including performance monitoring and safety compliance.

• Optimize product utilization and merchandizing, ensuring quality outcomes in thinning and final harvests.

• Maintain accurate system updates and reporting, addressing contract noncompliance and operational issues proactively.

• Oversee logging road maintenance activities, supporting seamless execution of Wood Flow, Marketing, and Silviculture plans.
   

%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EA bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field, or equivalent experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EPreferred: A degree coupled with 5+ years of relevant experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3ECommitment to and the ability to exemplify and promote a safe work environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EFundamental negotiation skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EProficiency in determining and applying conversion factors between alternate scales and weights.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3EUnderstanding of quality specifications for raw materials across customer markets and how log characteristics impact delivered raw material and standing timber values.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EAbility to leverage cost, volume, quality, and other supplier data for performance evaluation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EKnowledge of safety, environmental, labor, and transportation laws and regulations pertaining to harvesting operations.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EExcellent oral and written communication abilities.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EStrong interpersonal skills.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EWillingness to thrive in a self-motivated, self-directed work environment where effective time management is crucial.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EFamiliarity with total system concepts and demonstrated competence in collaborating across business and organizational boundaries.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EProficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel, along with various other computer software and applications.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EPossession of a valid driver’s license and adeptness in safely operating a vehicle.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EAbility to safely navigate active harvesting sites, which typically involves maneuvering on uneven terrain and being in close proximity to heavy operational equipment.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat We Offer:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%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%26nbsp;%2461,688-%24105,556%26nbsp;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 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits%3C/strong%3E: 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. %26nbsp;We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. %26nbsp;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.%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERetirement%3C/strong%3E: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPaid Time Off or Vacation%3C/strong%3E:%26nbsp;We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Weyerhaeuser%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWe sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.%3C/strong%3E %26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Timberlands%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWe believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing%26nbsp;recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFor more than a century, we%27ve been taking care of forests to make life better.%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWeyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values%26nbsp;and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Apply Now