Weyerhaeuser's Lower Columbia Region has an opening for a Harvest Manager. This position is based out of our Longview, Washington office and reports to the Northwest Oregon Area Manager with additional accountabilities to the Region Harvest Manager for harvesting activities in the area. This is a full-time, exempt position, with salary level dependent on skills and experience.

　　Key Functions

　　The role is responsible for management of safety, environmental stewardship, quality, production, and costs associated with the contract harvesting operations. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　Responsible for the harvest plan execution in compliance with the regional and area harvesting strategy and the annual budget planContract administration; negotiate, prepare, supervise, monitor for compliance, payment managementDeveloping and tracking budgets and key harvesting metricsEnsure quality specifications for raw material at all customer markets and how log characteristics affect delivered raw material and standing timber valuesAssist with forest engineering activities around planning and field implementation of road layout, road construction, road maintenance, cable/ground-logging systems, and harvest unit layoutForecasting harvesting projects and expendituresAdvocate, model and inspect for safe work practicesAct as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representativesEnsure compliance with state and federal safety statues, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goalsCollaborate with others on the area and region teams to ensure alignment with goals and objectives

　　Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field with at least 5 years of experienceORHigh school Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of experience in working with logging in systems, technology and equipment

　　Willingness to abide by established safety standardsGeneral knowledge of state and federal forest practice rules/statutesTeam building, communication, analytical and critical thinking skillsProficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information SystemsAbility to develop, prioritize, plan, implement and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines with occasional extended work periods and weekend workExperience in project management and contract administrationWilling to work independently in an office setting and travel to destinations in the woods. Minimum of 50% of work time is spent in the field, working on steep or broke ground covered with slash and brush, and in all weather conditionsValid driver’s license is required, as work involves driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year)Compensation:This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $67K - $100K 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. 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

　　*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 Timberlands

　　We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.

　　For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

　　/Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five corevaluesand 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./

　　Job: *Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

　　Title: Harvest Manager

　　Location: WA-Longview

　　Requisition ID: 01020577