Operations Specialist

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Description

The Willamette Valley Region has an opening for an Operations Specialist. This is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to the Mid-Coast Area Manager in Dallas, OR with salary level dependent on skills and experience.

The Operations Specialist initial primary responsibilities will be supporting the Trucking Logistics Project (TLI). As the project progresses and the needed support declines the role will become more operations focused. The operations support will be assisting with the planning and management of activities associated engineering, harvesting and silviculture throughout the region. Additionally, the position will collaborate with the regional log quality, planning, and land use program, and serve as a project lead and/or team member, when needed.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Strong advocate for safety within the team and throughout the operation for company and contractor activities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statutes, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goals.
• Work with the employees and contractors to ensure they are trained and able to use the new technology efficiently.
• Build and maintain positive relationships necessary to influence, collaborate and coach those involved in the new program and processes.
• Serve as a change agent and educate users on advantages of the program.
• Seek and provide feedback to TLI implementation team.
• Analyze various performance data and provide feedback to the operations teams.
• Act as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representatives.
• Employ experience, education and leadership skills in the planning and field implementation of engineering, harvesting and silviculture activities.
• Represent the region on project teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Forestry or other relevant field; will consider strong relevant experience in lieu of degree
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in the forestry industry
• People and leadership skills, including time management, effective decision making, and conflict resolution skills
• Must be conscientious and detail oriented with good observation and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Must be highly motivated, and a self-directed, team player with a results-oriented mindset
• Ability to effectively interact with state and federal forest practice regulators
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts and agreements
• Proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information Systems are highly desirable
• Willing and able to work occasional weekends depending on operational timing or weather constraints
• Valid driver’s license is required, as work involves driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year)

What We Offer

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $72,742 - $130,250 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 7% 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