Hampton Investment Company jobs - 6 jobs

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates-Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations. We are guided by our core values: Safety - Prioritize safety across all operations. Integrity & Authenticity - Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand. Responsible Stewardship - Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do. Tenacity - Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. Continuous Improvement - Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people. Customer Satisfaction - Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented. Community Engagement - Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. Overview Hampton Lumber is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead the continued design and delivery of leadership, supervisor, and employee development and training programs across the mill, resources, and corporate locations. This role works closely with leadership teams and the Director of Administrative Operations & Trader Development to assess needs, develop relevant content, and ensure that training initiatives align with operational priorities. This position will report to the Director of Administration Operations and Trader Development Benefits Highlights Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years Paid time off, including eight paid holidays Opportunity to earn bonuses Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development Responsibilities Leadership & Supervisor Development: Collaborate with mill, resources, and corporate leadership teams to assess training needs and design site-specific solutions. Develop and deliver leadership, supervisor, and employee development and training programs across all Hampton locations. Build trusted relationships with leadership and frontline teams through consistent on-site presence, listening, and a deep understanding of day-to-day operations before recommending development solutions. Work closely with the Director of Administrative Operations & Trader Development to align learning strategies with business priorities. Program Design & Delivery: Build upon existing supervisor and emerging leader training modules while continuously evolving content and creating new development programs using a variety of learning methodologies to meet future leadership and operational needs. Work with site leaders to plan, coordinate, and facilitate training events, including materials, logistics, and communications. Maintain training calendars, intranet resources, and internal communications related to development initiatives. Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics. Maintain accurate records of training activities, participation, and outcomes. Ensure that training initiatives support employee retention, performance improvement, and the identification of future leaders. Qualifications Demonstrated capability in managing and developing people, with the ability to influence, coach, and support leaders at all levels. A track record of resourcefulness and quickly learning new tools, platforms, and methodologies to develop and evolve training content. Experience designing and implementing employee development programs. Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to work effectively and earn trust with leaders and employees at all levels and across functional areas. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning technology platforms. Proficiency with AI tools is a plus. Ability to travel approximately 50% to U.S. and Canadian mill and office locations. Preferred Skills: Operational awareness & mill immersion: Able to quickly understand mill operations and frontline realities, using hands-on site presence to shape relevant and practical development programs. Relationship-building & trust development: Naturally builds strong, trust-based relationships with leaders and frontline teams through listening, curiosity, and follow-through. Coaching & people development: Comfortable coaching supervisors and leaders, providing feedback, and supporting growth at all levels of the organization. Continuous improvement mindset: Proactive in evaluating program effectiveness, gathering feedback, and refining content to drive measurable improvement over time. Visibility & presence: Naturally engaged, approachable, and connected throughout the organization, not just behind a desk. Emotional Intelligence: Shows the capacity to understand and regulate your own emotions, as well as to recognize and positively impact the emotions of peers and colleagues. Passionate: Brings consistent energy, commitment, and drive to developing people and delivering impactful training programs. Empathetic leadership: Leads by understanding and connecting with employees' emotions, perspectives, and needs to foster trust, engagement, and better performance, moving beyond simple authority to genuinely care for well-being while still driving results. More About Us Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that has grown to become one of the nation's largest privately held forest products companies. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. We also manage a wholesale and lumber export division, and numerous reload and re-manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. All of Hampton's forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions. Community is important to us, and we encourage and support our employees' desire to be active in the community through volunteering and special projects. We passionately support youth education, career and technical education, the arts, diversity and inclusion, affordable housing, and anti-poverty programs. We are also proud sponsors of the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns! Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. EEO Statement Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.