Region Manager

Job Listing ID:

4490300

Job Title:

Region Manager Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

La Grande

Date Posted:

05/12/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

The Opportunity The Region Manager is responsible for all Manulife Forest Management (MFM) operations on approximately 270,000 acres of client-owned properties located in Northeast Oregon. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer of Western Operations and is a key member of the Western Operations Leadership Team. A variety of investors own the properties managed by MFM. The Region Manager has a primary responsibility of ensuring client returns meet or exceed industry benchmarks while ensuring the region operates safely and exhibits outstanding corporate and environmental stewardship in the local communities. This position is responsible for all senior level operations assignments including silviculture, harvesting, marketing, merchandising, transportation systems, land use, stakeholder interactions and fiduciary oversight for MIMTA (Manulife Investment Management Timberland & Agriculture) timberland investments within the Northeast Oregon Region. These tasks will be performed in a team environment involving MFM and MIMTA personnel.

Scope of the role:

Responsible for 35 to 50 mmbf (~235,000-335,000 tons) annual harvest and silviculture budget across 270,000 acres of high-quality timberland owned by several clients. Ensure the silviculture operations and investments meet or exceed expectations. Manage all operations to attain environmental stewardship objectives and maintain Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification standards. Lead timber harvesting operations to include safety, stewardship, harvest administration, log and hauling price negotiations or bidding, timber marketing, inventory, and contractor relations. Lead MFM and property level budget development and management. Provide quarterly updates to budgets and report variances. Provide leadership for cost management efforts, achieve return expectations, and understand discounted cash flow analysis. Develop and maintain a strong relationship with team members involved with client management, acquisitions, dispositions, business development, and financial accounting functions. Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, local elected officials, and concerned stakeholders. Service the information and communication needs of the region and coordinate with MFM leadership and other

MFM/MIMTA

teams. Lead areas of employee, client, community, regulatory and industry relations; communications; employee safety; and real estate transactions. Assist with property dispositions and acquisitions. Promote staff development and engagement for retention and employee satisfaction. Supervise timber security procedures and loss prevention. Maintain preferred supplier status by meeting log delivery and specie targets and lead negotiations on wood supply agreements. Knowledgeable of Sustainable Forestry Initiative ('SFI') objectives and standards. Knowledgeable in all areas of asset management.

Position Responsibilities:

Manage three direct reports and several (2-3) indirect reports. Build core competencies of the team. Annual harvest budget preparation and plan execution. Oversee delivered log sale program including negotiation and revisions to wood supply agreements (WSAs) and tracking of WSA delivery commitments. Participate in appropriate regional and state-wide industry associations and committees. Manage properties that have debt to ensure compliance with applicable debt covenants. Manage REIT and UBTI sensitive properties for REIT compliant income and tax penalty avoidance. Identify strategic initiatives to...

Job Classification:

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Salary:

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Experience Required:

 See Job Summary

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

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