Industrial Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill

Domtar Corporation; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shift Supervisor for its Thunder Bay Sawmill. This full-time role involves overseeing production, ensuring safety and quality standards, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership and a commitment to fostering a supportive work environment. With a focus on safety and sustainability, this position offers competitive compensation, benefits from day one, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus incentive

Vacation and floating holidays

Full range of group insurance

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee assistance program

Education assistance program

Work Travel Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role in a related industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities during daily operations.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Technical diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7J 1L7

Department: Sawmill (SM00)

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.

Overview:

The Shift Supervisor reports to the Sawmill / Planer department Superintendent and is directly responsible for providing 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.

Our Offer:

• 4 x 4 12-hour alternate shift 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
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Work Travel Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion
• Ensure application of highest Safety standards for sawmill and yard operations
• Oversee production sector by maximizing the use of materials, personnel, and equipment to meet or exceed production goals, quality, and financial performance (monitoring and cost reduction).
• Supervise, direct and guide employees to help them achieve their maximum level of effectiveness; identify and meet their needs for training in their job, health and safety, and the environment.
• Work with supervisors of maintenance (mechanical and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of maintenance activities (mechanical & electrical).
• Ensure product quality meets customer requirements by performing the required inspections and working with Quality Control and Technical Services to develop programs.
• Identify, recommend and/or implement changes to improve production procedures, equipment performance, working conditions, and product quality in order to improve the efficiency of the sector.
• Ensure that all employees work in accordance with the rules, policies, programs, and procedures of the Company, and with all applicable laws relating to health and safety and the ISO-14001 processes.
• Perform all administrative tasks (reports: production, maintenance, timesheets, health and safety, performance, training, transfer of personnel, environment, etc.).

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or related industry experience
• A minimum of 3 to 5 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
• Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment

To be considered for this position, please apply today! In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Our Thunder Bay Sawmill is located at 156 Darrel Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON. The community of Thunder Bay is located in Northwest Ontario. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/ or www.visitthunderbay.com.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding, and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.