Team Leader

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 Team Leader. This job is full-time permanent.

The Paper Area Team Leader will manage one of four operational shift teams in the Paper Area. Paper team leaders manage all aspects of shift operations including safety, quality, cost, productivity, and leading troubleshooting efforts in their area daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage/Lead a rotating shift operating team
• Ensure department is operated within the guidelines set forth holding both yourself and your employees accountable for results
• Participates in and conducts the technical reviews of mill technicians training on your team
• Participates in shutdown planning, work prioritization, and execution
• Conducts and applies behavior modification standards as necessary
• Ensures safe working conditions and behavior
• Ensures reliable operation of processes and equipment in the Paper Area
• Makes regular rounds in all process areas
• Communicate with and expect communications from technicians and manager
• Participates as a leader on the mill-wide Emergency Response Team
• Completes and conducts training/selection evaluations and annual reviews according to Work System Guidelines
• Participates in review of existing SOPs, development of new SOPs, and training of personnel as needed.
• Any additional duties, as necessary, assigned by the manager

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in Final Products Department
• Excellent safety record with a history of being proactive in safety efforts
• Excellent work and attendance record
• Ability to make confident decisions
• Strong leadership qualities and well respected by management team and peers.
• Strong knowledge and support of the Work System with demonstrated leadership skills, such as committee involvement, special projects, and community organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills
• Results-focused and detail-oriented
• Technical knowledge of the papermaking process

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Experience leading and developing teams
• Experience with SAP, DMSI (MAINtelligence), Kronos time entry, and working with Microsoft Office products is desirable

Critical Competencies for Success

• Ability to efficiently and effectively lead teams
• Ability to effectively develop teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill
• High degree of collaboration

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.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.