QC and Optimization Supervisor, Ontario Sawmill

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 QC and Optimization Supervisor, Ontario Sawmill. This job is full-time permanent.

The QC and Optimization Supervisor reports to the Sawmill Superintendent, and is directly responsible to ensure the plant’s mechanical and process control optimization systems are in place and adequately maintained to ensure a consistent product is manufactured that meets and exceeds our quality standards. You maximize product value and resource utilization through effective use of technology.

What you gain by working with us:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year; depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Telemedicine services
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Health club reimbursement program
• Work Travel Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• The salary range for this position is CAD $74,000 to $92,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Your responsibilities:

• Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards
• Optimize recovery and product value
• Maintain continuous improvement systems with inventory management (including FIFO – First In First Out as well distribute a three month old product list to sales on a monthly basis).
• Develop, recommend, implement, and evaluate performance improvements through quality assurance and quality control procedures and standards to ensure accurate and relevant information on log processing and lumber manufacturing quality, size, species, moisture content and sawmill conversion factors.
• Supervise and ensure compliance with work specifications, regulatory and quality standards
• Facilitate technology transfer and support mills with troubleshooting and achieving optimum processes, performance, and higher product quality
• Inspect and audit processes, equipment manufacturing processes, material, and product quality
• Work with Sawmill QC Supervisor to attain overall product Value & Recovery
• Perform studies to ensure the overall reliability and capacity of the mills through product quality standards, equipment specific specifications and requirements compliance
• Work with supervisors of maintenance (mechanical and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of maintenance activities (mechanical & electrical).
• Perform all administrative tasks (reports: production, maintenance, timesheets, health and safety, performance, training, transfer of personnel, environment, etc.)
• Work with CLA inspector on monthly audits which includes annual visits by CLSAB and ALS inspectors or as required.
• Work with Dry Kiln Operators to maximize product value.

Ideal profile:

• Technical diploma, or related industry experience
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of equivalent experience
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills i.e. Autocad, MS Word and Excel
• Formal PLC training with a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• NLGA valid grading license
• Good understanding of sawmill and planer mill equipment and issues within the wood products industry
• Demonstrated progression in leadership roles
• Your uncompromising approach to safety is recognized
• You are interested in the industrial environment and are resourceful
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills, and ability to explain and influence
• Team player, professional and with excellent attentive listening
• Ability to develop and maintain good business relationships with employees
• Ability to adapt, organize and implement best business practices
• Autonomous, motivated, persevere and oriented towards the excellence of the results

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Located on Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake, Thunder Bay is naturally home to epic outdoor adventures. Find golf courses, mountain biking trails, rock climbing, kayaking, angling and sailing opportunities within city limits, and 129 parks, 55km of paved recreational trails, 2 ski hills, 4 beaches, and 2,500 hectares of conservation lands within an hour of the city. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/ or www.visitthunderbay.com .

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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