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Sawmill Superintendent

Weyerhaeuser
Cottage Grove, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
Weyerhaeuser is currently searching for a Production Superintendent to manage the sawmill at our Cottage Grove Lumbermill in Cottage Grove, Oregon.

At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest products organizations in the world. We've been in business for 125 years and believe strongly in our core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion.

We are always looking for people who can innovate, contribute, grow, and create! Our employees are the real reason we have been in business for 125 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest premium timber, land, and forest products company in the world.

The Sawmill Superintendent is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the Mill Manager and is responsible for leading improvements in safety, reliability, value extraction and production at our Cottage Grove Lumbermill. This position is a key member of the Cottage Grove leadership team, and this individual will provide oversight and support to the Sawmill and Log Yard departments, including maintaining a strong relationship with our maintenance and finish teams. The successful candidate will be a safety role model with excellent team skills and a proven ability to lead and develop people in a union environment.

As Superintendent, you are responsible for the safe coordination and oversight of the daily activities in the sawmill and will lead the team by proactively resolving employee issues, building teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.

Key Function, But Not Limited To The Following Duties

  • Manage the departmental safety processes and education to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Optimize your functional area including planning production activities and budget, coordinating maintenance activities with the maintenance team, and improving performance according to set objectives and established goals for quality, waste reduction, and process reliability.
  • Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, planning, scheduling and general supervision of work, evaluating job performance, and providing regular feedback and coaching for development of team leaders, as well as hourly production.
  • Facilitate proactive problem-solving and communication with other site leaders.
  • Provides leadership for process improvement, regular team meetings and safety; facilitates proactive problem-solving.
  • Ensure accurate and timely production reporting.

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.

Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-OR-Cottage Grove

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Forestry, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 2 years' experience in lumber or wood products manufacturing preferred
  • At least 5 years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated leadership results in safety
  • Track record of success in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability in leading a team to achieve breakthrough results
  • Ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
  • Ability to lead teams, generate commitment, motivate employees toward a common goal, and promote a culture of trust and collaboration
  • Ability to analyze and present data
  • Working knowledge of labor relations preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills--conflict management, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem solving
  • Excellent communication skills--oral, presentation, written, and listening
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making skills
  • Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
  • Basic computer skills with proficiency in MS Office and other Windows based programs
  • Must be able to accept and respond to after-hour calls, work weekends/holidays as needed

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.

This position is designated by Oregon as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.

What We Offer...

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $115,280 - $144,695 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 10 - 15% 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. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

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.

Salary : $115,280 - $144,695

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