Leadership Development Professional
The Leadership Development Professional role at Confidential Client is an entry-level, full-time position focused on developing leadership capabilities through a structured 12-month rotational program at a state-of-the-art lumber mill. The role involves hands-on learning across manufacturing operations, safety leadership, process improvement projects, and exposure to various business functions, preparing candidates for future leadership roles within the company. This position requires strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing (Wood Products).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Leadership Development Professional role is a 12‑month, hands-on rotational program based at a lumber mill in Idabel, OK. You will learn core manufacturing operations, develop front-line leadership skills, and lead process-improvement projects under the mentorship of experienced leaders. The program mixes operational rotations, metrics-driven projects, and cross-functional exposure (Timberlands, Raw Materials, Sales, Finance) to prepare you for a future leadership assignment that may require relocation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and demonstrate safety-first leadership behaviors in all work areas
- Complete a structured 12‑month rotation through mill operations and support functions
- Lead or contribute to process improvement and reliability projects using data and metrics
- Support operational performance through hands-on assignments and project work
- Build partnerships across teams (operations, maintenance, raw materials, sales, finance)
- Present findings and project results to leadership; communicate clearly with stakeholders
- Practice prioritization and follow-through in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering, Forestry or a related discipline — OR on track to earn a Bachelor’s by Summer 2027
- Willingness to work within and promote a strong safety culture
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience or coursework in project management a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other Windows-based tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative teams
- Self-motivated, dependable, with good time-management and organizational habits
- Willingness to relocate at the conclusion of the program for future role placement
Compensation & Benefits
- Target salary range: $58,830 - $88,245 (based on skills, qualifications and experience)
- Annual incentive program: target bonus ~5% of base pay (plan funding may vary)
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary plans
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution
- 401(k) plan with company match and an annual company contribution equal to 5% of base salary
- Paid time off: 3 weeks’ vacation in year one (for eligible employees) plus 11 paid holidays; parental leave available
- Relocation assistance available for this role and for future placements as required
Location & Relocation
- Primary training location: Idabel, OK (southeast Oklahoma; near Broken Bow Lake)
- This role is onsite during the training/rotation period. At the end of the program you will be placed in a role that meets business needs — relocation may be required. Relocation support is available.
About the Industry
This position sits in Manufacturing (Wood Products). The work supports production of dimensional lumber used in residential construction and emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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