Harvest Manager

Hiring Organization: Weyerhaeuser
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Application Due Date: August 7, 2023

Key Functions

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

Harvest plan execution in compliance with the regional and area harvesting strategy and the annual budget plan
Contract administration; negotiate, prepare, supervise, monitor for compliance, payment management
Develop and track budgets and key harvesting metrics
Ensure quality specifications for raw material at all customer markets, and how log characteristics affect delivered raw material and standing timber values
Assist with forest engineering activities around planning and field implementation of road layout, road construction, road maintenance, cable/ground-logging systems, and harvest unit layout
Forecast harvesting projects and expenditures
Advocate, model and inspect for safe work practices
Act as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representatives
Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statues, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goals
Collaborate with others on the area and region teams to ensure alignment with goals and objectives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field with 2+ years of experience OR High school Diploma/GED with 10+ years of experience working with logging in systems, technology and equipment
Willingness to abide by established safety standards
General knowledge of state and federal forest practice rules/statutes
Team building, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information Systems
Ability to develop, prioritize, plan, implement and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines with occasional extended work periods and weekend work
Experience in project management and contract administration
Willing to work independently in an office setting and travel to destinations in the woods.
Willing and able to spend at least 50% of work time in the field, working on steep or broke ground covered with slash and brush, and in all weather conditions
Valid driver’s license is required, as work involves driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year).

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.

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