Timberland Lumber

Weyerhaeuser Company is accepting applications for a Leadership Development Professional who wants to pursue a career in Safety Management, for our Idabel, Oklahoma Lumber facility. Eligible applicants must have experience coordinating safety procedures or serving in safety support roles preferably within a manufacturing environment.

This is an entry level leadership developmental position that will report to the Mill Manager and be under close guidance with the Safety Manager and other assigned mentors. This individual will be accountable for growing and strengthening their safety leadership skills and general business understanding of the manufacturing processes and operations of a lumber mill through a detailed development plan including hands-on learning and successful completion of process improvement projects.

The successful individual will be assigned to the next role within the safety department once development is successfully completed and a suitable assignment is identified that meets business needs.
 

Key Functions:

The essence of this role requires a highly motivated, people-oriented person for the proactive, practical application of safety commitment to the operation and to the day-to-day behaviors of all team members. Accountabilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in implementing and monitoring safety programs and procedures to ensure personnel and facility safety
• Assist with the facilitation of Safety Training for Weyerhaeuser associates such as Lockout/Tagout, Emergency Response, and other annual required training
• Assist with industrial hygiene monitoring to ensure workplace exposures remain under Federal and Weyerhaeuser exposure limits
• Participates in monitoring and controlling the organization's safety standards in accordance with OSHA and State regulations
• Support the Health & Safety Manager and team leaders in implementation and execution of the Health & Safety Management system
• Organize and participate in safety audits and inspections as needed
• Assist with Paired Safety Observation (PSO) program execution and work with team leaders to complete the PSOs
• Assist with incident investigations and inspections of procedures, equipment, and facilities
• Work closely with and advise team leaders throughout the hazard analysis and procedure development, implementation, and review processes
• Maintain detailed records through online documentation, electronic databases and SharePoint files to track and evaluate personnel injury and illness experience
• Mentor the "Safety Committee" and its functions into a workable and functioning part of the safety culture to add value
• Encourage employee involvement in safety and promote a caring safety culture
   

• BA/BS in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.
• Willingness to adapt to strong safety culture and ensure safe and efficient execution of work
• Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and follow-through in a fast-paced results -oriented environment
• Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes, develop leadership capabilities and possess desire to progress in the organization
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and other windows-based programs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Experience/knowledge project management
• Capability to prioritize work activities, assignments, demands and flexibility to adapt to changes
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative teaming
• Courage to challenge status quo and deliver results
• Excellent work ethic, strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to relocate outside of the region for position opportunities and/or cross-business development
• Willingness to work alternate shifts when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience working in health & safety
   

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $58,830 - $88,245 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 5% 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.  We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

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.