Shift Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill

Domtar Products•Thunder Bay, ON

31d•$74,000 - $92,000

About The Position

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Shift Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill. This job is full-time permanent. The Shift Supervisor reports to the Sawmill / Planer department Superintendent, and is directly responsible to provide shift supervision, and coordination of maintenance activities during daily operation activities. This key role will assist with the efficient, safe lumber finishing production, and related scheduling logistics with the assigned workforce.

Requirements

Technical diploma, Bachelor’s degree, or related industry experience
A minimum of 3 to 4 years of equivalent experience
Demonstrated progression in leadership roles
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of MS Office, and solid computer skills
A self-motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Reliability Excellence

Nice To Haves

Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment

Responsibilities

Ensure application of highest safety standards for all operations
Provide leadership, technical support and coaching trade personnel and peers while developing and maintaining positive employee relations
Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to plan, schedule and supervise maintenance and capital work as we transition from project construction into daily operation activities
Utilize the Maintenance & Supply Chain Best Practices in conjunction with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, purchase requisitions, weekly schedules, PM's, and updating the equipment database
Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment
Supervise repairs/projects carried out by sub-contractors and ensure quality of work and adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow-ups
Plan and control expenditures in accordance with the operating budget of the department
Verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution
Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations with respect to the Health and Safety of the maintenance employees and site contractors

Benefits

12-hour shifts on a rotating 4-days-on/4-days-off schedule
Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; pro-rated to start date & depending upon experience
Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
Telemedicine services
Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
Employee and family assistance program
Education assistance program
Health club reimbursement program
Work Travel Assistance Program
Referral bonuses
Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion