Project Executive-Construction Paper Operations

Domtar Corporation; Port Mellon; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paper and wood products company in Port Mellon, British Columbia, is seeking a Project Executive for Construction Paper Operations. This full-time role involves optimizing capital expenditure strategies, managing projects, and ensuring cost-effective sourcing. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of management experience in the pulp and paper industry. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $240,000, alongside comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days vacation

Health benefits (dental, disability, healthcare)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum five years specialized knowledge of pulp & paper manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Minimum five years management experience in pulp and paper global technology, production, and operation.
• Ability to effectively lead change and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Cap Ex optimization efforts.
• Evaluate Cap Ex proposals and validate assumptions.
• Monitor the progress of Cap Ex projects.

Skills

Leadership in Cap Ex optimization

Pulp & Paper manufacturing knowledge

Project management

Team collaboration

Innovativeness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paper Science Engineering, Mechanical, or Chemical

Job description

Overview

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 Port Mellon, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Project Executive-Construction Paper Operations. This job is full-time permanent.

Project Executive-Construction Paper Operations PROJE001937

Location: Port Mellon, BC V0N2S0, CAN

Department: Human Resources (HR00)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and influence in shaping standards for Cap Ex optimization efforts by establishing objectives, strategies, and advocating cutting edge technologies, fit for purpose designs and low cost sourcing.
• Evaluate all Cap Ex proposals; validate assumptions, assess design elements and proposed costs: validate estimated returns and recommend opportunities to reduce overall project costs.
• Partner with BUs in the following tasks:
  • Build Cap Ex investment strategy that aligns with overall business strategy to help the company grow: by repurposing assets, finding opportunity in greenfield projects, and even M&A
  • Help to formulize Cap Ex allocation based on value creation potential.
  • Provide out of box solution to lower down overall Cap Ex while maintaining optimal performance standard
  • Help to connect and communicate with key suppliers, including the ones from low cost countries
  • Regularly monitor the progress of Cap Ex implementation
  • Help to make sure the project will run smooth during the start-up period
• Oversee the progress of Cap Ex projects and provide periodic reports to the Management Board and Founder.
• Evaluate opportunities for in-house designs of non-critical components to reduce project costs.
• Reduce Cap Ex investments by sourcing from cost competitive countries like Japan, Brazil, Taiwan.
• Contribute to the development of the annual Cap Ex plan based on expertise around machinery improvements/optimizations.

Other Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Ability to supervise: 3 - 4 people

Qualifications

• Bachelor and above degree in Paper Science Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical is preferred.
• Minimum five years specialized knowledge of Pulp & Paper manufacturing equipment and processes is required.
• Minimum five year management experience in pulp and paper global technology, production and operation.
• An innovative and forward-thinking leader.
• Ability to effectively lead change and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Highly motivated and result oriented.
• Proven track record of Cap Ex project management, turn-around, vendor management.
• Can effectively identify and evaluate technical and non-technical opportunities for improvement and translate them to financial terms that provides a business case and supports investment.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and improve existing processes/programs.

Additional Information

• ○ Security and Safety: Criminal record check
• ○ Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel
• ○ Fast-paced environment
• ○ Personal Suitability: Team Player

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000-$240,000
• 25 days vacation
• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits
• Long Term Benefits: Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits: Free parking available, team building opportunities, parking available

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.