Manager, Continuous Improvement

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 Bennettsville, (South Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Manager, Continuous Improvement. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Summary

The role of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager drives operational excellence by instilling a continuous improvement mindset. The person in this position should be fluent in lean manufacturing and have the ability to utilize lean tools (i.e. 6 Sigma, FEMA, SPC, and the DMAIC process) and HPI to permanently resolve problems and eliminate waste. Collaboration with every level in the Mill is paramount and must be done in a way that engages and inspires the workforce. Additionally, the CI Manager tracks cost savings as well as coordinates with the Corporate CI team to ensure the Mill is properly aligned.  

         
Key Responsibilities

• Have the ability identify and eliminate waste:
  • Over processing – Utilize tools such as SPC to stay in control
  • Waiting – Work with the organization to build a 5S system so tools and processes are properly organized
  • Defects - Ensure that key quality aspects are understood and systems are in place to be properly monitored
  • Inventory – Help organize and build systems to ensure that controls are in-place to properly maintain production materials such as chemicals and machine consumables
• Utilize lean tools to drive continuous improvement
  • 6 Sigma – Use statistical analysis to track processes for optimum performance and data analysis
  • Use DMAIC and FMEA to identify long-term continuous improvement projects
  • Lead team efforts to identify root cause of issues and identify permanent solutions
• Causal analysis and corrective action tracking 
  • Use the Domtar problem-solving methodologies / process to identify root cause of events and drive sustainable solutions
  • Solutions must be organized and tracked in the Enablon system
• Organizational Effectiveness
  • Engage and inspire the workforce by taking a leadership role that empowers employees to make decisions.
  • Build tools and systems to ensure that employees have necessary tools to make good decisions
  • Work effectively with every level of the organization
  • Build a mindset within the organization that will sustain the continuous improvement process. 
  • Educate employees and introduce lean manufacturing tools
• Cost Savings
  • Develop annual cost reduction targets and drive the cost reduction process
  • Work closely with the Mill Finance team to maintain the mill cost reduction spreadsheet
  • Identify cost reduction projects and work with teams to achieve results
• Corporate CI Initiatives
  • Collaborate with the Corporate CI team and help ensure that corporate initiatives are properly implemented at the mill level
  • Build a working relationship with the group to ensure any corporate learnings are brought back to the Mill 

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Pulp and Paper Science or Chemical Engineering, preferred); equivalent experience may be considered
• Five (5) years of previous manufacturing leadership experience, preferred superintendent level or above 
• 6 Sigma certification minimum green belt, with black belt preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience 
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill
• High degree of collaboration with mill leadership
• Ability to prioritize time and multi-task

Critical Competencies for Success

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Good working knowledge of mill operations
• Good Microsoft skills with high level of competency in analyzing data using Excel, and Minitab
• Ability to use problem-solving and corrective action tracking tools 
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and related tools

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.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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