Area General Manager

Weyerhaeuser is searching for an Area General Manager to lead our Salt Lake City Distribution facility in Salt Lake City, UT. As the Area General Manager (AGM), you will hold a key leadership role with responsibility for the people, profit, and performance of Weyerhaeuser’s growing Distribution business. Maintains an onsite presence at the Distribution Centers with travel up to 35% including both day travel and overnight travel. The AGM is accountable for the successful implementation of all internal Weyerhaeuser programs. Owns the development and execution of a 5-year business plan (the Roadmap).

Key Functions:

• Provides leadership and general management of the inside and outside area sales and operations teams while working closely with the site operations manager and finance partner.
• Partners with logistics, fulfillment, production planning, scheduling, and asset management to drive profitability in market.
• Motivates and energizes sales and operations teams. Drives performance, growth and development of area team and team members by ensuring commitment to goals and standards for both are met.
• Maintains and grows key relationships with strategic Customers; develops and grows superior and sustainable relationships with both internal and external vendors.
• Responsible for all aspects of the facility such as safety, sales, logistics, community volunteer activity, etc.

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

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 10 years of related industry experience (e.g. Distribution, Manufacturing, Wholesale, etc.)
• At least 5 years of experience in a people management role
• Must live or be willing to relocate to Salt Lake City, UT metro area, and be willing to travel up to 35% including both day overnight travel.
• Proven team leadership ability to develop organizational capacity, coach and develop associates, successfully motivate, and energize sales and operations teams, and create an inclusive culture.
• Solid business acumen and the ability to interpret and manage financial and market data and create executable plans to manage cost and profitability.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in providing strong customer service to execute sales strategies.
• Excellent communication skills including information sharing, active listening, brevity, and persuasiveness.
• Experience and ability to develop, translate and implement strategic plans, think long term and “big picture”, integrating complexities in problem solving and decision making.
• Proven ability to establish credibility and trust in relationships with customers, associates and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field
• Strong market and product knowledge and ability to integrate critical market intelligence (competition, trends, etc.) in order to grow the market
• Industry sales and/or operations management experience, strongly preferred

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.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $135,000 - $200,000 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 25% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. This position is eligible to be nominated for an annual long term incentive grant as well. The grant guideline for this position is $32k, with a range of zero to 150% of the guideline amount. The value of long term incentive grants is typically delivered in restricted stock units.

Benefits: 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. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. 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.

Retirement: 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.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: 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

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.

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