Press Manager

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Press Manager for the Natchitoches Engineered Wood Products manufacturing facility located in Natchitoches, LA. The Press Manager is responsible for leadership of the Natchitoches EWP Press Departments to ensure we safely meet or exceed our operational excellence goals. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the Press Department's operations, which include the priority of safety focus, mentoring and development of direct reports, strategic planning activities, promoting teamwork with all shifts and departments, production scheduling and continuous improvement activities. In addition, the Press Manager participates and/or leads initiatives for capital projects and problem-solving activities. This position reports to the Mill Manager and is a member of the Leadership Team.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Role model all standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, & creating a positive inclusive work environment.
• Lead the site in developing, implementing, managing and enforcing safety policies, procedures, practices, and projects.
• Provide leadership for the ongoing development of the organization, as well as the strategic development of individual talent for succession planning.
• Optimize area of responsibility to include production scheduling, value extraction of product mix and asset utilization.
• Ensure cost control & improve production and inventory costs.
• Provide support and leadership in area of process reliability.
• Promote & make recommendations for continuous improvement & innovation.
• Manage performance of direct reports by setting goals & ensuring accountability of site and business expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Weyerhaeuser, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Effectively manage budgets, including capital planning, while contributing to controllable margin and optimizing financial levers.
• Facilitate implementation of goals and objectives and achieve buy-in and support.
• Maintain long-term big picture view to forecast obstacles and opportunities.
• Contribute toward strategic planning process to include providing input, direction, and solutions to issues.
• Interface with and establish positive relationships with operations and maintenance personnel.
• Serve as back-up for the Mill Manager as needed.
• Own and/or contribute to other mill functions, such as safety or environmental initiatives.
• Work to drive operational improvements.
• Work to continuously improve housekeeping initiatives and standards.
• Work with Maintenance to drive and support mill reliability. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Minimum of 7 years' manufacturing and/or industrial experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisor or management role.
• Must be able to lead and ensure compliance with safety initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead people and promote teamwork.
• Excellent work ethic with initiative to get things done with minimal supervision.
• A willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which may include weekend and holiday support as conditions required.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experienced in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and sustaining business & unit goals.
• Strong financial acumen skills with experience in the development and management of budgets.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and other windows-based programs.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of working in an industrial environment, such as climbing stairs and working in extreme heat and cold.
• Uploaded resume detailing work experience must be included in order to be considered for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in wood products manufacturing (Engineered Lumber Products, OSB or Lumber).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Technical school diploma(s).
• Application and knowledge of LEAN manufacturing tools.
• Experience with Maximo and/or SAP.

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.

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.

 
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.