Pulp Mill Production 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 Pulp Mill Production Supervisor. This job is full-time permanent.

Position: Pulp Mill Production Supervisor
Department: Pulp Mill Operations
Location: Domtar – Rothschild Mill (Rothschild, Wisconsin)

Position Summary

Domtar is seeking a Pulp Mill Production Supervisor to join the operations leadership team at our Rothschild, Wisconsin mill. This position serves as a resource and team leader within the Pulp Mill production unit in a participative, team-based work environment.

The Pulp Mill Production Supervisor provides daily leadership and coordination of pulp mill operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. The role is responsible for managing both the process and people within the pulp mill while supporting mill objectives related to safety, environmental compliance, product quality, reliability, and cost performance.

This position works closely with maintenance, engineering, reliability, and other production departments to ensure effective operation of the fiberline and supporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and supervision of hourly employees within pulp mill operations.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable pulp production.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational policies.
• Manage performance related to safety, quality, environmental compliance, process reliability, cost, and employee engagement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and reliability.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance and reliability teams to plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor key process indicators and lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve operational issues.
• Work across departments to achieve overall mill production and business objectives.
• Provide coaching, training, and development to employees in both technical and leadership areas.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and production planning activities within the department.

Pulp Mill Operational Areas

This role will support operations across the pulp mill and may include responsibility for areas such as:

• Wood handling and chip processing
• Digesters and fiberline operations
• Brownstock washing and screening
• Oxygen delignification and bleaching systems
• Chemical recovery operations including recausticizing and lime kiln
• Chemical preparation and storage systems
• Pulp drying and stock preparation
• Utilities and supporting systems related to pulp mill operations

Key Competencies

Safety
• Demonstrates strong safety leadership and commitment to safe work practices
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and improvement efforts
• Holds employees accountable for safety compliance
• Promotes a culture where safety is the highest priority

Leadership / People
• Builds strong working relationships across departments
• Effectively resolves conflicts and addresses employee concerns
• Leads by example and promotes teamwork
• Builds engagement and commitment within the production team
• Works effectively across organizational boundaries

Results Orientation
• Achieves results aligned with mill production and business goals
• Recognizes operational priorities and takes initiative to address issues
• Demonstrates strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Uses time and resources effectively to drive results

Flexibility
• Willing to take on challenging assignments and operational issues
• Adapts to changing priorities and production demands
• Works across functional boundaries to support mill success

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Pulp & Paper Science, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pulp mill or fiberline operations
• Knowledge of wood conversion, sulfite pulping, or chemical pulping processes
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and mill operating systems (CIMS preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and mechanical aptitude skills
• Demonstrated experience promoting and maintaining a safe working environment
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours including rotating weekend coverage as required

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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