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YOU ARE… an influencer, critical thinker, and collaborator to your stakeholders. You are passionate about safety, developing people, and your background in [wood sciences, wood products, manufacturing, etc.] is a powerful combination. You understand the importance of maximizing operational excellence, while continuing to maintain our company’s reputation.

WE ARE… a safety first, safety always-focused team with a culture that fosters inclusion and empowers everyone to have a voice. We understand the goals and have the knowledge, skills and training to effectively perform our jobs. Success is the responsibility of the collective team, and our Core Values and People Principles guide our business decisions and how we operate every day.

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Technical Director to join our new Timberstrand facility in Monticello, AR. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position and reports directly to the Mill Manager with a dotted line to the Manufacturing Technical Expert (“MTE”) or designate.

Key Functions:

• Role model our core values: Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability and Inclusion
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in plant process, product quality and performance
• Safely and effectively manage the onsite technical staff, as well as the technical related processes and procedures
• Provide mentoring and coaching to advance plant associates’ technical knowledge
• Lead and contribute to Continuous Improvement Projects and oversee plant level Quality related capital projects
• Ensure incoming raw materials are tracked and adhere to the appropriate specifications
• Apply statistical process control techniques and works with department managers to actively improve QA test results, reduce process variation, improve product recovery, and improve production
• Optimize and maintain product performance to meet all specified metrics
• Develop and execute plant level trials and related reporting
• Maintain QA lab test equipment
• Monitor and report the plant quality performance (month end reports) to the Product Engineering, Codes and Standards group
• Interact with the technical team, engineering team, plant associates, sales team, and customers as it relates to products manufactured and/or quality claims
• Investigate Quality Notifications thoroughly and provide timely feedback including identification of the appropriate root cause(s), with recommended corrections.
• Perform annual QMS Audits at other ELP plants
• Effectively implement and maintain quality policies and procedures (Quality Management System (QMS))
• Oversee adequacy of the site level job instructions and their accuracy against the Manufacturing Standards and BOPs

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Forestry, Wood Sciences, Engineering or related field highly preferred; Non-related degrees or the equivalent amount of working experience will also be considered
• At least 3 years of technical experience in a related field
• Demonstrated leadership skills in influencing results and accomplishments in safety, quality, productivity, change management, and people development
• Track record of success in working with customers, direct reports, peers, other department employees
• Team oriented, enthusiastic and positive approach towards employees and work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability deal tactfully and courteously with business stakeholders
• Proactive in process improvements and excellent follow-through in meeting commitments.
• Intermediate computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Capable of managing multiple projects while meeting deadlines, with strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multitask with ability to work independently
• Critical thinker with experience with industrial statistics and statistical analysis

Monticello is a uniquely charming town that combines natural beauty with a strong sense of community, making it a hidden gem in southeast Arkansas. Home to the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the town is also conveniently located near Little Rock and Pine Bluff, providing easy access to big-city amenities and attractions. Monticello provides a variety of cultural and historic activities, and the beautiful Lake Monticello offers outdoor/wildlife recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating and camping.

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.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $97,400 to $146,000 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 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

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.

Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicants .

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.