Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

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.

Provide leadership for safety, personnel and production issues on shift for the Thermal Value Stream.

Create an engaging work environment, characterized by mutual trust and respect, open and honest communications, teamwork and accountability.

Assist in investigation and implementation of leading and trailing safety-related items

Lead, coach, and develop hourly crew members in operations of the plant

Develop Standard Work Procedures and provide instruction

Daily contact and communication (verbal and written) with hourly crew members, production engineers, process engineers, and area managers

Drive for results by developing a strong working relationship with the production crews through communication, coaching, trust and accountability

Ensure employees' compliance with all safety and personnel policies

Supports and provides leadership for accomplishment of department, plant, and division goals

Works closely with the shift maintenance personnel and crews to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency

Utilize Continuous Improvement to produce results in cost savings, productivity and quality

Maintain the highest quality product standards with a good understanding of Proficy Systems and PI.

Maintain a working knowledge of the labor agreement and the employee work rules to implement and support their policies and practices. Documents and acts on non-conformances

Complete annual objectives in the primary areas of safety, people, cost, quality, and service

Problem solving and troubleshooting both equipment and people issues are crucial, with clear communication on the cause and corrective action necessary. Exhibits initiative to resolve these issues on shift.

This role will work Swing Shift Schedule. Selected candidate will rotate 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts with their crew.

Required Prior Accomplishments, Experience, Skills:

Paper or Chemical manufacturing experience and a basic knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology preferred.

Leadership skills, computer skills, written/verbal communication skills and problem solving.

Continuous improvement leader who can energize and empower others

Sense of urgency and ability to engage people in a positive manner to move initiatives forward

Highly self-motivated, results & profit drive

Must have excellent interpersonal skills, the desire to learn and the ability to be flexible & open minded