Surintendant(e) des opérations, secteur pâte et utilités

Domtar Products•Saguenay, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is a leader in the manufacturing of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue paper, and wood products. With our commitment to safety and sustainable development, as well as operational excellence and our diverse network of facilities in Canada and the United States, we offer our customers worldwide high-quality products at competitive prices. At the Kénogami plant, we produce a wide range of uncoated mechanical pulp papers, including supercalendered papers, for major commercial printers, book and catalog publishers, retailers, and large direct mail companies, primarily in North America. Our 227 employees are our greatest asset, and we are proud of them. We encourage both individual effort and teamwork, mutual support, as well as health and safety at work. Our facility is looking for qualified individuals to fill the position of Operations Superintendent, Pulp and Utilities Sector. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and/or equivalent experience.
Proven ability to build strong and trusting relationships with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both orally and in writing.
Ability to commit and influence.
Sense of urgency, ability to be proactive, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks within deadlines.
Proven ability to lead projects in areas impacting operations: Health and safety, IT, maintenance, HR, quality, etc.
Knowledge of operational systems: PI, MS Office 365, SAP, etc.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean transformation principles and an understanding of processes are assets.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the team of the thermomechanical pulp (TMP), bleaching, thermal power plant, effluent treatment, and cellulosic fiber departments.
Lead improvement and strategic initiatives for the sector.
Support and apply the company's values regarding health, safety, and the environment, and ensure compliance with current policies, laws, and regulations.
Supervise, coach, and direct the work of employees (management and unionized) under their supervision and ensure workforce monitoring and uniform application of the collective agreement.
Build strong and trusting relationships with our various internal and external partners.
Implement best practices for performance management and professional development of team members, including acting as a coach and mentor.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to reduce production downtime to improve performance and quality.
Work collaboratively with machine operations and maintenance to develop organizational objectives.
Ensure alignment of priorities and their communication across different entities.
Promote operational excellence and production efficiency through continuous improvement.
Collaborate with other functional organizations to develop solutions and ensure that sector performance meets the needs of the plant organization.