Wood Procurement Forester

Company Summary

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.

Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Maine, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Virginia. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com.

Position Summary

To assist the Wood Procurement Manager in the purchase of the quality and quantity of wood at the lowest possible cost required to sustain the operational capacity of the Spring City, TN Engineered Woods plant along with the development, organization, implementation and administration of a wood procurement program to ensure the long-term sustainability of the forest resources.

Job Description

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1. To assist the Wood Procurement Manager in the development of a wood procurement strategy and policy which includes, but is not limited to, receiving policies, payment systems, inventory methods, etc.

2. Assists the Wood Procurement Manager and others in cruising, evaluating wood value, purchasing, and supervision of timber harvesting while developing a plan to merchandise species not normally used in OSB.

3. Assists the Wood Procurement Manager in the development of a short-term (OP&B) and long-term wood procurement harvest planning, which will include: projected stumpage costs, delivery costs, species mix, developing total quality management program for wood suppliers under the Sustainable Forestry Program (SFI) company umbrella.

4. Assists in the supervision and monitoring of wood receiving, inspection and wood yard operation.

5. To maintain a working relationship with landowners to ensure wood availability, through contracts, stumpage purchases or fiber swaps.

6. Assists in the development and presentation of a public education program, which addresses the need for, and benefits of using Best Management Practices (BMP’s) in the harvesting of timber.

7. Development and supervision of harvesting plans which provide guidance and instruction in the use of BMP’s, and which meets additional criteria required to maintain SFI certification.

8.Participate in forestry forums and organization leadership promoting outreach and education of supply chain stakeholders.

9.Assists in the training and development of scalers and wood yard personnel in wood yard safety and environmental responsibility.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Preferred Competencies

BS in Forest Management from an SAF Accredited Forestry School. Master’s Degree in Forestry may count for 1 year of required experience. Knowledge in wood hauling, delivery, receiving, inspection, scaling, inventory and payment systems. Demonstration of Qualifying Criteria: self-driven, safety conscious, leadership skills, communication skills (presentation, written, oral), organizational skills, coaching skills, people skills, strong work ethic, motivator, and a willingness to learn.

Decision Making Authority:

Evaluates and places bids for wood purchases within established guidelines. Development, implementation and administration of the wood procurement program within established guidelines.

Major Challenges

Assist in the maintenance of a budgeted inventory of wood sufficient to run the plant without interruption. Development of a merchandising system to minimize accumulation of wood species not normally used in the production of OSB and/or for wood swaps with other forest industry entities. Educate landowners, loggers, and the general public about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) as it applies to Best Management Practices in the harvesting of timber. Create a positive image of the forest products industry to the general public. Development of long-term strategies to keep wood costs at their lowest possible price.

EHS&S

Monitor air and water discharges from site to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and monitor process operations for evidence of excessive use of fuel, water, and other natural resources.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and corporate environmental and safety regulations, and permit issues (air, water, etc.). Ensure that proper documentation is completed for any safety or environmental required monitoring in your area of responsibility. Report inconsistencies as appropriate.

Attend all federal, state and company mandated training, read and comply with Job Risk Analysis (JRA) (formally known as JHA - Job Hazard Analysis or JSA - Job Safety Analysis) information that applies to areas in which you work, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the job, and report /or correct any unsafe condition that you may observe. Report all injuries to your supervisor immediately.

Adhere to all Safety & Environmental Training.

Be aware of and know how to access the JM Huber EHS Policy, the Huber Sustainability Management System Requirements (HSMS) and HEW Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System (EHSMS) procedures. Comply with HSMS and HEW EHSMS procedures and report all non-conformances to your supervisor or manager.

Incorporate environmental, health and safety requirements into every day decision making.

Assist as required in the development and administration of environmental, safety and health policies and programs. Lead efforts to increase continuous safety and health environmental conscientiousness, identify potential hazards, investigate safety and/or environmental incidents and initiate necessary changes identified through “near hit” incident investigations. Thoroughly investigate any work-related injuries and record it appropriately. Plan, develop and lead safety and environmental awareness meetings. Ensure that the personnel, activities, equipment, and areas under your management are in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and corporate regulations and policies.

Refer to J.M. Huber Corporate EH&S Policy in your employee handbook (beginning on page 55) for further details regarding policy, implementation, responsibility and authority. Questions regarding EH&S compliance should be directed to your manager, team leader, environmental or safety manager.

EH&S compliance is a condition of employment. EH&S violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,107 - $63,143