Mill Service 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 Rothschild, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Mill Service Supervisor. This job is full-time permanent.

Position Summary: 

This position reports to the Purchasing Manager. Provides contracted service procurement functions mill wide, supports SAP P90 procurement functions, coordinates plant contracted services, manages specified mill material vendors and creates analytical spend reports. It is the frontline leadership for mill truck drivers and plant services teams. Work is performed onsite and not eligible for remote work scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Point of contact for mill wide contracted services including but not limited to janitorial, waste management, pest control, snow removal and lawn care vendors,
• Oversees Plant Services & Truck Driving crews’ daily activities and performance,
• Reviews and processes purchase requests,
• Resolves invoice issues,
• Interviews suppliers to obtain information regarding product, market trends, price, service, and delivery.
• Sources contracted services and negotiated vendor contracts,
• Prepares and publishes specifications for bids, evaluates bid responses,
• Verifies history of supplier services and determines the supplier’s ability to meet contract specifications, 
• conducts market research and leads cost reduction initiatives,
• Provides advanced excel based analytical reporting for key initiatives,
• Conducts daily staff meetings to review key business initiatives and safety topics,
• Assists maintenance planners, coordinators and engineers in work order placement/parts ordering/service requisitioning and expediting as needed,
• Other administrative duties related to services as assigned.

Key Competencies:

Safety:

• Abides by all company safety expectations and role models safe behavior.
• Understands the work performed vs. policies/processes to ensure work is being done safely.
• Develop relationships based on caring and ensure employees adhere to safety expectations.
• Actively participates in mill and company safety initiatives.

Leadership/People:

• Leads by example.
• Sets clear expectations for crews and supports crews in achieving desired results.
• Knowledgeable of the union contract and commitment to work within agreement to achieve goals.
• Assist staff in conflict resolution when needed.
• Build positive relationships within the areas and with cross functional teams.

Results Oriented:                                                              

•    Meets agreed upon objectives and achieves results aligned with company goals and values.
• Recognizes and initiates necessary work without direct supervision.

 Flexibility:

• Willingness to take on projects that push you and the team to overcome challenges.
• Able to work across functional teams and interface with multiple departments.
• Effectively uses time and resources to achieve desired results.

Qualifications:                                          

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in a business related field and/or 5+ years of on-the-job experience in industrial services and component procurement.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in an industrial setting (union environment preferred).
• Working knowledge of SAP P90 or newer with preference to procurement and reporting is desired.
• Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills for reporting and data analysis. 
• Oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with outside resources including cross functional teams

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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