Maintenance Supervisor- Pulp

Domtar; Rothschild (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor - Pulp to lead the mechanical maintenance function across pulp mill process areas. You will direct daily maintenance activities, coach teams, and partner with Production and Engineering to ensure safe, cost-efficient, and reliable operations.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, preventive and predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement using CMMS/SAP workflows. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in heavy manufacturing or pulp & paper.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and team development skills with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and supervision of pulp mill mechanical maintenance crews.
• Champion safety leadership and ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for pulp mill systems.
• Drive reliability improvements to reduce downtime and improve asset performance.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Reliability, and Planning to minimize downtime.
• Oversee maintenance budget, labor, materials, and services; support CMMS/SAP workflows.
• Lead outages, shutdowns, and turnarounds; mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

CMMS SAP

Pulp mill processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS SAP

MS Office

Job description

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 Rothschild, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Supervisor- Pulp. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Summary

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in complex, continuous-process environments? Do you excel at leading teams, improving equipment reliability, and partnering with operations to keep critical systems running safely and efficiently? If so, we want you on our team. As the Maintenance Supervisor - Pulp Mill Operations, you will lead the mechanical maintenance function supporting all pulp mill process areas. This role is responsible for daily leadership of maintenance crews, driving safety and reliability improvements, reducing unplanned downtime, and supporting production and quality objectives. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Reliability, and Planning to ensure safe, cost-effective, and reliable pulp mill operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and supervision of pulp mill mechanical maintenance crews, including area and shift personnel and contractors.
• Champion safety leadership, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; hold employees and contractors accountable for safe work practices.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for pulp mill systems, including fiber line equipment, digesters, washers, recaust, lime kiln, stock prep, and supporting utilities.
• Drive process reliability improvements to reduce downtime, improve asset performance, and support production goals.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance Planning to coordinate work execution and minimize operational impacts.
• Support and implement reliability-centered maintenance practices, including PdM technologies, RCFA/RCA, equipment history optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members; identify skill gaps and lead training efforts.
• Participate in planning and executing mill outages, shutdowns, and turnaround activities.
• Oversee budget and cost-effective maintenance execution, including labor, materials, and services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CMMS/SAP workflows, preventive maintenance programs, inventory management, and maintenance best practices.
• Lead and support change initiatives aligned with High Performance Work Systems and mill objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred; Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology or Industrial Maintenance with equivalent experience will also be considered.

Experience

Including 3-5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in pulp & paper, heavy manufacturing, or unionized environments.

Leadership & Change Management

Demonstrated ability to lead teams through operational change, process improvements, and high-demand production periods. Strong skills in coaching, mentoring, and team development.

Operational & Technical Knowledge

Solid understanding of mechanical systems, preventive and predictive maintenance practices, and safety regulations. Familiarity with reliability engineering tools such as RCA, Lean, DMAIC, and FMEA is a plus.

Systems & Tools

Proficiency with MS Office; experience using CMMS (SAP preferred).

Soft Skills

Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities; ability to balance operational demands with team development and strategic priorities.

Preferred

5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience with condition monitoring or PdM tools (vibration analysis, thermography) is desirable.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Nearest Major Market: Wausau