Power and Recovery 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 Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Power and Recovery Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent.

The Power and Recovery Superintendent is accountable for the safety, environmental, quality, productivity, talent and cost management in the power and recovery department.  This position reports to the Pulp and Power Manager and collaborates with the team to identify the key actions needed to continually improve the results while having a positive impact on the culture.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and actively develop the team, supporting them in meeting the goals of the department and the mill, along with succession and development planning for each team member.
• Set the performance expectation for the departments and assist the team in meeting established goals, driving performance and holding the team accountable for delivering the results.
• Coordinate activities in the department and between departments, maximizing opportunities where possible (examples include scheduled/unscheduled downtime, changes in production rates etc.).
• Develop, implement, and follow safety, environmental, quality, productivity, talent and cost goals and action plans with other mill leaders.
• Promote awareness on Nekoosa Mission, Vision and Playbook elements through internal company correspondence, meetings, and specific training programs.
• Ensure the quality of product meets or exceeds customer expectations through consistent use of quality systems, operator training and auditing.
• Ensure a prominent level of reliability within the department through the use of effective planning and scheduling, along with essential care and condition monitoring.
• Support the team to evaluate and troubleshoot problems or issues in the department, determining root cause and implementing actions to eliminate the problem.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate continuous improvement throughout the department that will improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field (paper science engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.)
• 10 years of Kraft Mill experience (Pulp/Power/Recovery area experience preferred)
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Proven experience with reliability and continuous improvement principles and techniques
• Experience with unions

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Effective communication and people skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong ability to build positive relationships.
• Strong coach and mentor, leading by example.
• Strong ability to drive change as a change agent, leading to improved performance over time.

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.