This position is part of Weyerhaeuser Salt Lake City Distribution Business and reports to the Area General Manager. This position provides leadership, coaching, guidance, management and direction for the operations team in the distribution of Weyerhaeuser and third-party building material products.

Accountabilities:

Safety

Create a safe and environmentally compliant distribution operation environment. Ensure that safety is understood, promoted and practiced by a diverse workforce. Build a safety culture that is embraced by the both sales and operations associates. Lead and model expected behaviors.

Leadership

Select, develop and maintain an effective operation capable of delivering on the Value Delivery System. Develop internal skills that lead to best-in-class operations in facility layout, material handling, and forklift fleet rotation/ maintenance strategies as well as asset, expense and capital funds management. Be a visible leader in the yard and warehouse.

Logistics Management

Manage local third party operational/logistical relationships to ensure cost effectiveness and superior customer service including all vendor contracts and procurement. Act as a strategic site leader on the implementation of operational improvement programs utilizing methodologies aligned with Lean/Six Sigma to continuously improve productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.

Customer Service

Work closely with sales team to meet customer service expectations (e.g., scheduling order fulfillment and cost-effective delivery). Develop and maintain strong customer relationships by sharing Safety Operational best practices with external partners.

Inventory Management

Oversee and manage the safe receipt, storage and delivery of wood products and third-party distributing products to customers from one or more locations/facilities/reloads. Develop and implement procedures, practices, and policies to safely meet inventory goals (accuracy and quality).

We have over 48,000 SKUs from over 300 suppliers of structural framing materials and specialty building products for residential, multi-family and light commercial markets. Our team of on-the-ground sales and support has the industry reach, experience and knowledge to help grow your business. We’ll get you what you need, when you need it.

Our experienced operations team with over 40 LEAN greenbelts provides a safe and efficient delivery service. About our Wood Products Business We manufacture and sell an innovative collection of proven structural framing materials to the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, and also provide seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. This team moves fast, works smart and never stops pushing to be and stay number one in the industry.

• Demonstrated experience with facility planning analysis and layout of distribution and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of supply chain logistical processes, including demand planning, distribution requirements planning, inventory management and control, transportation and logistics planning, and warehousing.
• Knowledge of current industry best practices in supply chain management to support process improvement.
• Ability to motivate, influence and encourage a diverse group of operations associates who have varied skill levels and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships across multiple functions.
• Working knowledge of how a business is run and variables that impact profitability.
• Working knowledge of effective inventory management and distribution practices.
• Personal commitment to safety.
• Prior experience with SAP is preferred

Education & Experience

• Min. 5 years leading a team in a manufacturing or distribution setting.
• Minimum HS Diploma/GED

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $79,000 - $119,000 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 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.

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.