Sawmill Production Supervisor

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 Cross City, (Florida, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Sawmill Production Supervisor. This job is full-time permanent.

Sawmill Production Supervisor

The Sawmill Supervisor reports to the Sawmill Superintendent, and is directly responsible to provide daily operation shift supervision and coordination of maintenance activities. This key role will assist with the efficient, safe lumber manufacture, and related scheduling logistics with the assigned workforce.

Your challenges:

• Ensure application of highest Safety standards for sawmill and yard operations
• Oversee production sector by maximizing the use of materials, personnel and equipment to meet or exceed production goals, quality and financial performance (monitoring and cost reduction).
• Supervise, direct and guide employees to help them achieve their maximum level of effectiveness; identify and meet their needs for training in their job, health and safety and the environment.
• Work with supervisors of maintenance (mechanical and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of maintenance activities (mechanical & electrical).
• Ensure product quality meets customer requirements by performing the required inspections, and working with Quality Control and Technical Services to develop programs
• Identify, recommend and / or implement changes to improve production procedures, equipment performance, working conditions and product quality in order to improve the efficiency of the sector
• Ensure that all employees work in accordance with the rules, policies, programs and procedures of the Company, and with all applicable laws relating to health and safety and the ISO-14001 processes
• Perform all administrative tasks (reports: production, maintenance, timesheets, health and safety, performance, training, transfer of personnel, environment, etc.)

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or related industry experience
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of equivalent experience
• Demonstrated progression in leadership roles

Your skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, and solid computer skills
• A self-motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Reliability Excellence
• Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment
• Only selected candidates will be contacted.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 5%
• 401(k) Automatic Company Contribution up to 5%
• Affordable Medical & Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD & LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Coverage that includes additional Life, Dependent Life, Vision, Critical Illness 
• Employee Referral Program – up to $2000 per qualified referral.

DOMTAR IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE — EOE

Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled encouraged to apply

E-Verify Participant

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.