Operations Planning Superintendent, Ontario Woodlands

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 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Operations Planning Superintendent, Ontario Woodlands. This job is full-time permanent.

Domtar is seeking candidates for the position of Operations Planning Superintendent for our Ontario Woodlands Operations. The Operations Planning Superintendent will be responsible for 2 SFL’s overseeing production and delivery of forest products as well as the operational planning, coordination and monitoring of wood harvest, road construction, and road maintenance. The position also involves coordinating the development and tracking the implementation of the overall SFL Strategic Level Plans for the Black Spruce and Dog-River Forests.

Your Challenges:

• Ensure compliance with all internal and governmental standards relative to safety, environment, and utilization
• Serves as the lead operations planner on 2 SLFs.
• Develops ten year and annual strategic logging plans in conjunction with the operations group.
• Tracks implementation of the ten year and annual operating plans.
• Ensures access development and maintenance plans support ten year and annual operating plans.
• Identify critical success factors and issues of the overall strategic operating plan.
• Operations lead for FMP development.
• Work with Forestry planning team on assisting in the preparation and completion of annual work schedules and Forest Management Plans.
• Develop annual operating and road plans.
• Ensures on time approval and tracking of harvest approvals.
• Ensures Strategic Level Plans maximize value yield for the company.
• Ensures Strategic Level Plans provide access to quality fibre to meet cost and delivery targets. 
• Develops log recovery model and optimized allocation planning tools.                                                  
• Coordination of Third-Party harvest and road plans during the term of the FMPs.
• Develop good working relationships with operations and forestry and fibre supply groups.
• Maintain working knowledge of the FMP process.
• Provide advice to operations groups on local operating constraints.
• Serve as the primary contact and liaison with Domtar Contractors on the Forests
• Work cooperatively with all staff and harvest and road construction contractors to maximize operational efficiency and minimize cost.
• Implement departmental budgets to ensure good cost control systems.
• With the Operations and Planning teams integrate and understand Remsoft Forestry Software.
• Maintain continuous improvement program to maximize productivity
• Ensure all employees and contractors are aware of quality specifications for all facilities
• Develop good working relationships with all governmental and public agencies, and stakeholders
• Support and mentoring for Ontario Forest Compliance and training.
• Promote teamwork within the Woodlands Operations Group

Your team:

• Reporting to the Woodlands Operation Manager East for Ontario Woodlands, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

Your profile:

• 5 years relevant experience years’ experience in a variety of forestry related fields.
• Forestry Degree or Forestry Technician required.
• Demonstrated progression in leadership roles.
• The salary range for this position is CAD $105,000 to $131,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Your assets and skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change.
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to quickly make sound decisions based on experience and judgment.
• Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office  (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• The ideal candidate will possess the drive and passion to continuously improve upon the health and safety, efficiency, production, and planning targets for Ontario Woodlands.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.

Reason for Posting: This is a replacement position.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today!

In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Our Ontario Woodlands is located at 2001 Neebing Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON. The community of Thunder Bay is located in Northwest Ontario. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/)

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.  We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. 

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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