Converting Assistant Superintendent

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 Clahoun, TN, is seeking talent to fill the position of Converting Assistant Superintendent. This job is salaried exepmt.

Primary Purpose:

Reporting to the Converting Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for supporting converting operations to ensure the achievement of department objectives for safety, product quality, productivity, cost to manufacture and customer service. The role is responsible to support the operations manager to ensure systems are developed, maintained, and sustained to continually raise the bar on operational efficiencies and effectiveness, and operator capability to discover/strive for improvements in work tasks and asset performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure that employees are aware of expectations and are accountable for sustaining continuous improvement initiatives and plans. 
• Ensure the physical assets are properly maintained and upgraded and that inventories of parts, materials and supplies are controlled to the lowest necessary level 
• Develop and maintain a favorable employee relations climate within the converting operations team and with customers/other site teams/members 
• Ensure effective application of internal controls and procedures by providing management direction and support 
• Supporting and assisting management in determining and directing long range plans, objectives and activities
• This position will have up to 5 direct reports.
• Responsible to build and grow team members to support their advancement.
• Cover for Superintendent in their absence.

• Demonstrate flexibility in uncommon situations.
• Drive and champion the internal 5S program
• Drive and support the Centerline system
• Validate and verify the production schedule
• Initiate Cost Savings measures for the department
• Have Accountability for yourself and your team
• Ensure Team members are adhering to Company guidelines.

Qualifications: 

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Business or Engineering; equivalent experience acceptable in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supervisory/Management Experience
• 5-15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in tissue/paper converting and manufacturing required
• Commitment to the health and safety of all employees
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills that provide ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with multiple projects and priorities
• Experience with six sigma or lean management tools/principles or equivalent an

Asset

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to use collaborative skills, work independently, and problem-solve.
• Product knowledge of private label or At Home tissue segments is a plus.
• Product knowledge of Retail and/or Away from home tissue segments are a plus

What We Offer: 

• Excellent Benefits
• Including health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k match, and vacation
• Advancement Opportunities

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.