Production 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 Kingsport, TN is seeking talent to fill the position of Production Team Leader. The successful candidate will support, guide and foster the high-performance work system at the Kingsport Packaging Mill by way of safety, quality and productivity. This person is a team builder who involves others in a way that establishes accountability while at the same time promotes engagement.  The Production Team Leader, in coordination with the Training Coordinator, develops and executes training plans for their crew.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Effectiveness

• Drives the flow-to-work, high-performance work system.
• Supports day-to-day operations of hourly Operational work teams, including but not limited to safety, productivity, quality, scheduling, timekeeping, training / development, performance, appropriate behavior, coaching / counseling etc.
• Engages and inspires Operational work team members, while building a culture promoting team decision-making.
• Planning and execution of DMS and shift hand-off meetings.

Safety

• Be a safety advocate, lead by example.
• Drive team efforts to identify root cause of issues, identify permanent corrective actions, document in mill-wide database, and provide follow-up

Productivity

• Achieves target results for efficiency, downtown, and production

Quality

• Works with Tech/QC Manager, departmental management, and Operational work teams to identify root-cause of off-quality events and drives permanent solutions.

Maintenance

• Collaborates with Maintenance and Operational work teams regarding equipment maintenance / repairs and outages

Process Optimization

• Works with CI, departmental management, Maintenance and Operational work teams to identify / implement process improvements and cost reduction projects to achieve desired results.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years in manufacturing environment with minimum five (5) years in a supervisory role in a paper manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead safety improvements through personal commitment and procedures; knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Analytical, critical thinking, and proven problem-solving skills
• Proven success building an engaged team
• Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills
• Results focused and detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or other relevant field
• Experience in 100% recycle operation
• Working degree of computer literacy, including computer-based maintenance software (SAP) and Microsoft Office

Critical Competencies for Success

• Ability to efficiently and effectively support and engage Operational work teams
• Ability to effectively develop individual employees and collective teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the Mill
• High degree of collaboration with both Operations and Maintenance personnel
• Ability to utilize safety and production database programs
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and related tools
• Ability to interpret and apply principles of a collective bargaining agreement

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.