Fine Paper H1 Machine 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 Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Fine Paper H1 Machine Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent.

Paper Machine Superintendent – Fine Paper Mill Hawesville 1 (FPM H1)

The Hawesville Mill is in need of a FPM H1 Paper Machine Superintendent.  Reporting to the Fine Paper Mill Production Manager, this position is responsible for attaining established goals and continuous improvement in the areas of safety, reliability, cost, customer satisfaction and quality for the H1 Paper Machine department.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Align department goals with Corporate and Mill wide goals
• Establish, maintain, and support effective programs that will promote an accident free workplace within the H1 Paper Machine department
• Ensure that quality standards are met or exceeded with regard to manufacturing and shipping of product
• Ensure systems are in place to meet or exceed customer satisfaction
• Establish, maintain and support effective programs that will promote a sustainable, environmentally responsible process of manufacturing
• Establish, maintain and support effective programs that will promote continuous cost improvement to remain in a competitive position for a challenging marketplace
• Establish, maintain and support effective programs that will continuously improve reliability and ensure a consistent manufacturing process
• Establish priorities and support maintenance of all equipment within the H1 Paper Machine department
• Establish priorities and support engineering for the improvement of existing equipment and/or installation of new equipment for capital projects within the H1 Paper Machine department
• Effectively maintain and work to improve management/bargaining unit labor relations
• Performance manage all direct and indirect reports within the H1 Paper Machine department
• Take off-hour production calls and direct Mill operations during weekends and/or holidays
• Stay abreast of industry developments that could improve safety, reliability, cost, customer satisfaction and/or quality for the area of responsibility
• Actively support and participate in cross-functional teams within our corporation
• Drive the H1 Paper Machine department towards continuous improvement in the area of production grade flexibility

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years work experience
• Papermaking experience
• Knowledge of effective safety practices
• Good leadership, communication, analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated people development skills

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Knowledge of effective maintenance practices
• SAP knowledge
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc) experience
• Knowledge of information databases

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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