Fine Paper Machine Shift Supervisor

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Proactive Safety Leader and Champions Domtar Safety Principles: All incidents are preventable; our commitment to safety is based on caring; line management is responsible and accountable for employee and contractor safety; we are personally accountable for our own safety; safety is a condition of employment.
• Strong leader that supports goals of Fine Paper Mill department
• Commitment to open communication
• Actively engaging workforce to collaborate for continuous improvement and business results
• Represents Domtar with honesty and integrity in all matters, including safety policy and PPE compliance
• Assigning, reviewing, and planning work for crews and maintenance support
• Resolving union disagreement and grievances at the first level
• Set expectations, manage crew and individual performance, and implement plans to continually improved performance: Conduct performance evaluations and develop improvement plans for hourly employees; utilize both positive reinforcement as well as disciplinary action to manage performance; maintain positive, proactive culture and healthy working relationships within crew
• Develop and manage training of the hourly team including new employee orientation to the department
• Support Crew Training and priorities based on the DAWS requirements and needs of the crew skill sets.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Paper, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline preferred.
• If no degree, must have at least 5+ years of practical experience in a paper manufacturing facility.
• If degree, must have at least 2+ years of experience in a paper manufacturing facility.
• Experience working in a Process Safety Management environment within a leadership position preferred but not required.
• Able to climb steps & ladders, open valves, lift & carry equipment; wear respirators and gas masks, and required to enter confined workspaces when needed.
• Able to work in an environment with paper dust, heat, dirt, grease, chemicals, noise, and other industrial climates, both normal and abnormal/adverse weather conditions.
• Able and willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift (currently "4 on & 4 off"), or as assigned related to relief positions.
• Able to function independently with minimal supervision and able to meet demands of a 24/7 operation
• Basic proficiencies in Microsoft Office
• Able to utilize Hourly Time (payroll) software and scheduling.