Plant Manager

Company: Weyerhaeuser
Location: Magnolia
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

Description: Weyerhaeuser has an immediate opening for a Mill Manager to lead our lumber manufacturing facility in Magnolia, Mississippi. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position reporting to the Director, Gulf South Lumber Manufacturing. The Magnolia Mill Manager is responsible for the safe and reliable manufacturing and on-time/in-full delivery of products to customers and ensures that business objectives are met for the site. Other critical responsibilities include fostering an engaged, people focused culture, controlling product cost and inventory, and developing future leaders. During your typical day, you can expect to: Act as a role model for our core values: Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion Ensure an injury-free culture is created by committed leaders and involved associates, backed by strong safety systems Develop a people-focused work environment, recognizing that our people are the unique advantage in successfully achieving site and business goals Engage associates in safely manufacturing lumber that meets customer needs and driving improvement in key business metrics Coach and lead in the overall manufacturing process Ultimately own reliability, financial, procurement, productivity, environmental and other site stewardship responsibilities Ensure that business and individual goal setting processes such as capital plans, expense budgets, safety strategic plans and performance management plans are developed and executed with excellence Qualifications: At least 10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with proven record of positive accomplishments in safety, quality, productivity, cost and people development Outstanding teaming and interpersonal skills that effectively engage teams to meet business goals and ensure successful teaming/networking within the region, the Wood Products business and the company as needed Strong business and financial acumen Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates and leaders through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mindset Proven record to effectively engage associates in behavior-based safety techniques Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills Strong planning and organizational skills Able to work flexible hours as needed in a mill environment Desired Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, technical (engineering or other) or forestry/wood products discipline Manufacturing experience in wood products with preference in lumber Working knowledge of Lean, Innovation and continuous improvement tools and processes What We Offer: Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $144,790-$217,000 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 25% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. Long-Term-Incentive Plan (LTIP) target in form of stock options. 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 contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay. 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 and paid parental leave for all full-time employees. 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 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. 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.

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