Operations Manager- Pulp Mill

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 Operations Manager- Pulp Mill. This job is full-time permanent.

Operations Manager – Pulp Operations

Position Summary

The Operations Manager for Pulp Operations is responsible and accountable for all aspects of Pulp and Wood operations. This includes oversight of safety, environmental compliance, productivity, quality, process reliability, cost performance, and people development. The Operations Manager ensures the pulp mill operates safely, efficiently, and consistently while supporting the mill’s long-term strategic objectives.

This position reports directly to the Mill Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategies to improve safety, production, quality, and overall system reliability within the Pulp and Wood departments.
• Work as part of the site management team to ensure the mill meets or exceeds its annual operating plan.
• Collaborate with Paper Sales, Technical & Specialty groups, and other internal stakeholders to support product quality and customer expectations.
• Identify and implement improvements that strengthen people systems, employee engagement, and team performance.
• Develop, manage, and optimize annual budgets for assigned areas; identify and deliver cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and support operating teams to ensure high performance, accountability, and adherence to safe work practices.
• Promote and model environmental compliance and process discipline throughout the pulp mill.

Key Competencies

Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Fulfills all safety and environmental responsibilities.
• Demonstrates and promotes consistent personal safe work practices.
• Holds teams accountable for safety and compliance.
• Actively participates in and leads safety initiatives and improvements.

Leadership & People Development

• Resolves conflicts and build strong, positive relationships.
• Works effectively across organizational boundaries and leads by example.
• Build commitment, teamwork, and a culture where all employees contribute.
• Strong team-building skills with the ability to engage, coach, and develop employees.

Results Orientation

• Meet commitments and drive operational results aligned with mill goals.
• Proactively identifies, initiates, and executes needed work.
• Understands competitive business drivers and acts to improve performance.

Flexibility

• Take on difficult or unpopular assignments when necessary.
• Works across functional boundaries to achieve mill objectives.
• Use time and resources effectively while managing shifting priorities.

Technical Competencies

• 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in pulp, paper, or integrated mill operations (experience may include Pulp Mill Supervisor, Paper Mill Leadership Role, Raw Materials Manager, etc.).
• Strong background in participative management and team-based systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal effectiveness.
• Highly self-motivated with demonstrated initiative, drive, and enthusiasm.
• Strong computer, troubleshooting, analytical, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Proven experience acting as a change agent, leading teams through improvement and transition.

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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