Area Value Manager

Area Value Manager

Weyerhaeuser is currently searching for an Area Value Manager to primarily support our Southern Lumber mills in the Mid-South Region, including Idabel, OK, Dierks, AR, and Dodson, LA. This position would also be expected to provide aid to all Southern Mills when required as part of this role. The Area Value Manager is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the Lumber Manufacturing Director. The successful candidate will need to be effective in driving actions through teams of non-direct reports through trust, expert influence, and passion for driving value within the Lumber organization. This role will operate near autonomously within the parameters below; and be self-driven to set and achieve stretch goals in the key areas and those that will develop as the landscape evolves. Location : Preferred primary location is Dodson, LA but other locations would be considered as long as residing near our mills in Dierks, AR and Idabel, OK.

Key Functions :

• Responsible for supporting mills to deliver their planned 2&btr, HVP, Recovery, Waste (Value Metrics)
• Work with key customers of #2&BTR products (HD, Lowes, Treaters, Component Companies) and mill personnel to perform Quality Audits and provide feedback to mills, distribution centers, customers, and end users on quality / grade improvement opportunities.
• Directly supports the site Value / QC Manager to ensure standards are in place and being adhered to for all QC / Value related processes QC checks (Rough Lumber & Finished Lumber), Optimizer Calibrations, Machine Alignments and checks, Log Quality, etc.
• Responsible for working with site scheduling / product forecasting personnel to improve / maintain Scheduling metrics and identify issues and possible solutions, adhering to established scheduling standards, including supporting training at the mill level.
• Leads efforts (working with Sales, Tactical, Finance, Mill Leadership) to improve margin (new products, mix optimization, etc).
• Works with site Value / QC Managers and other company experts, leading the efforts to train and develop site personnel on all the above.
• Serves as a liaison between the mills and Weyerhaeuser R&D, inspection agencies (i.e. SPIB, equipment vendors, and other 3rd parties). Duties / focuses of this role can be expected to shift over time as we evolve in terms of mill investments, business commitments, support system developments, and business climate changes

Qualifications :

What We Offer :

About Weyerhaeuser : 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. 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. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Wood Products : 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 been building 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.