J1 Paper Machine 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 Johnsonburg, (Pennsylvania, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of J1 Paper Machine Supervisor. This job is full-time permanent.

As part of our team, this individual will perform various responsibilities in accordance with established deadlines. Duties associated with this position are as follows:

• Supervise the productivity of 2 shift crews and the efficiency of the operation under his/her supervision as well as the following:
  • Manage the performance of team members as well as supervising maintenance during shift operations.
  • Ensure that employees under his/her supervision have the required skills, means and resources to perform their duties safely and in accordance with environmental standards.
  • Optimize employee productivity, equipment efficiency and product quality while eliminating waste to meet or exceed production goals.
  • Ensure participation of all team members in the development and continuous improvement of work practices, procedures, equipment, know-how, etc. to optimize team efficiency.

Key Skill Sets:

• Provide support, leadership and communication to paper mill hourly union represented employees and ensure expectations are being met with high regard to safety and quality.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and review employee performance, progress, and behavior, and if necessary, address issues, initiate corrective actions, discipline, and follow-up.
• Maximize the effectiveness of the entire paper mill operations through accurate planning, scheduling, and modifications.
• Plan grade changes and provide feedback on effectiveness of changes.
• Input time, modify manning schedules and move employee resources for best utilization.
• Modify production schedules or shipping plans based on circumstances.
• Ensure communication on general and specific and paper shipments for problems on a continual basis; and take appropriate action and follow-up when required.
• Prepare and provide shift reports, investigate, and provide root cause analysis for operating and quality issues, and resolve equipment and performance issues by utilizing on-shift resources when possible.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Four or more years of operating experience on paper machines.
• Demonstrate basic papermaking knowledge as well as familiarity with basic troubleshooting skills and techniques to solve quality and availability issues on paper machines.
• Strong communication skills are required, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate positive employee/labor relations.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and off-schedule hours as needed to support the operation as required.
• Willingness to cover weekly on-call schedule responsibilities.
• Willingness to move to the next level of succession planning.
• Minimum high school or equivalent education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or similar discipline.
• Previous supervisor experience involving paper machine operations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with Minitab, Pi and Parcview applications.
• Desire to develop and grow managerial competencies beyond this level of management.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug, and aptitude tests. 

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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