J1 Paper Machine Supervisor

About the role

The J1 Paper Machine Supervisor position at Domtar's Johnsonburg facility is a full-time permanent role. This position oversees the productivity and efficiency of the operation and its team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the productivity of 2 shift crews and the efficiency of the operation under his/her supervision.
• Manage the performance of team members and supervise maintenance during shift operations.
• Ensure employees have the required skills, means, and resources to perform their duties safely and in accordance with environmental standards.
• Optimize employee productivity, equipment efficiency, and product quality while eliminating waste to meet or exceed production goals.
• Ensure participation of all team members in the development and continuous improvement of work practices, procedures, equipment, know-how, etc. to optimize team efficiency.

Requirements

• Four or more years of operating experience on paper machines.
• Demonstrate basic papermaking knowledge and familiarity with basic troubleshooting skills and techniques to solve quality and availability issues on paper machines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate positive employee/labor relations.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and off-schedule hours as needed to support the operation.
• Willingness to cover weekly on-call schedule responsibilities.
• Willingness to move to the next level of succession planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school or equivalent education.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or similar discipline preferred.
• Previous supervisor experience involving paper machine operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with Minitab, Pi, and Parcview applications preferred.

Skills

• Provide support, leadership, and communication to paper mill hourly union represented employees.
• Maximize the effectiveness of the entire paper mill operations through accurate planning, scheduling, and modifications.
• Plan grade changes and provide feedback on effectiveness of changes.
• Input time, modify manning schedules, and move employee resources for best utilization.
• Modify production schedules or shipping plans based on circumstances.
• Ensure communication on general and specific paper shipments for problems on a continual basis; and take appropriate action and follow-up when required.
• Prepare and provide shift reports, investigate, and provide root cause analysis for operating and quality issues, and resolve equipment and performance issues by utilizing on-shift resources when possible.

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered.

Schedule

This position is full-time permanent.

Benefits

Domtar offers a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths, and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

Benefits

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.