Production Manager

Weyerhaeuser Company is seeking excellent candidates for a qualified Production Superintendent – Dry Side for the Holden, LA Lumber Mill.

As a key member of the Holden leadership team, the Superintendent will coordinate and oversee daily activities in the kiln, planer, and shipping departments.

• Role models safety and ensures a safe workplace for employees and contractors in a 24/7 production environment.
• Leads reliability to ensure teams and equipment operate effectively and efficiently.
• Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, planning, scheduling and general supervision of work, evaluating job performance, and providing regular feedback and coaching for salaried shift supervisors, as well as hourly production associates.
• Coordinates with site Safety Manager to ensure departmental safety processes and education.
• Model safety standards and on‑the‑job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, creating a positive work environment, and ensuring open communication among associates.
• Accountable for managing projects and solving problems of the highest complexity (e.g., capital projects).
• Improves and maintains department performance according to set objectives and established goals for safety, quality, waste reduction, housekeeping, and process reliability.
• Responsible for budgeting, cost benchmarking and control, planning and scheduling, and other high‑level managerial tasks.
• Provides leadership for process improvement, regular team meetings and safety.
• Responsible for accurate and timely production reporting.

• Strong team leadership skills; effective planning, organizational and problem‑solving skills; proven supervisory/management skills.
• Demonstrated ability in leading a team to generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal.
• Good understanding of business, financial and labor relations concepts.
• Demonstrated safety leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3‑5 years leadership experience in lumber or wood products manufacturing highly preferred.
• BS or BA or advanced degree in a wood‑products related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of lumber grading procedures.
• Good communication and facilitation skills and ability to deliver presentations to various groups of all levels of company leadership.
• Ability to plan, organize, work assignments and analyze results.
• Willing and able to work all shifts, including weekends.

Compensation
:
Annual merit‑increase program, salary range of $97,351‑$146,027 based on level of skills, qualifications and experience. Eligible for Annual Incentive Program (cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay, potential up to two times that target).

Benefits
:
Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, pre‑tax Health Savings Account with company contribution, voluntary Long‑Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. Supports volunteerism, diversity networks, mentoring, and training/development opportunities.

Retirement
: 401(k) plan with company match and contribution equal to 5% of eligible pay.

Paid Time Off & Vacation
:
Eligible employees (25+ hrs/week) receive 3 weeks of paid vacation in first year; accrue vacation after six months; 11 paid holidays per year totaling 88 holiday hours; paid parental leave for all full‑time employees.

We 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, offering a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career; we want you to choose us.

We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve built our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal‑opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values 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.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Years of

Experience:

5-10 years

Salary: $98,000 - $135,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission:
Yes