Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Regional Saw Filing Manager to join our team! In this role, you will oversee saw filing activities on a regional basis and support the safety, quality, reliability, and production that will result in world-class performance among sawmills.

As Regional Saw Filing Manager, you will support Weyerhaeuser’s lumber facilities in Plymouth, Grifton, and Vanceboro, NC and travel throughout the supported region. To thrive in this role, the Regional Saw Filing Manager must have expertise in safely filing and maintaining band saws and circle saws; machine alignment; maintaining saw filing equipment; and preventive maintenance procedures, including the ability to inspect equipment for signs of wear/damage and recognize unsafe conditions.

This position is located at our Grifton, NC lumber mill and will report to the Grifton Mill Manager with a dotted line report to the Plymouth and Vanceboro Mill Managers.


Key Functions

• Establish best practices in safety and process, and ensure adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Lead training activities for the region, including set up, execution, QC checks, welding, and equipment cleaning and operation
• Deliver coaching and feedback to filers and supervisors around efficiency and best practices
• Review quality check documentation, accuracy of equipment setup, and saw specifications
• Involvement in Saw Filer hiring and job performance evaluations
• Lead the Saw filing Apprenticeship program for each mill
• Manage saw costs and assist with cost improvement ideas for the mills
• Help design and integrate Capital Projects as it relates to the Saw Filing department
• Provide professional development to site hourly lead(s)

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• At least 10 years' saw filing leadership experience in a sawmill environment
• Experience in supporting multiple sites
• Proven experience in safe work practices related to saw filing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in fitting round and band saws
• Experience with filing shop equipment calibration and maintenance
• Working knowledge of welding bandsaws and carbide/stellite tipping
• Experience in tensioning and leveling round saws/band saws
• Expert level understanding of planned/preventive maintenance process
• Understand internal quality control and machine alignment procedures
• Demonstrated leadership in mill safety processes
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively team with others while implementing process changes in a rapid-pace work environment
• Must be able to produce quality work product and capacity to adapt to and learn new technology
• Personal tools will be the responsibility of the successful candidate
• Flexibility to travel to multiple locations

Our Investment in You

• Clear and transparent role progression focused on your development
• Competitive starting salary with annual bonuses via participation in our Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid vacation, health benefits, 401K matching and retirement plan contributions

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