Sawmill Superintendent

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 Sawmill Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview: 

Reporting to the Sawmill Manager, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

Your Challenges:

• Ensure application of highest Safety standards for sawmill operations
• Leadership that results in an effective and positive operation and employee collaboration
• Effective communication between business units, employees and customers
• Institute and maintain progressive employee training and development programs
• Manage all manpower and scheduling requirements
• Maintain progressive implementation of the appropriate work systems, and service and supply contracts
• Progressive implementation of work systems, and service and supply contracts
• Develop yearly capital and operating plans for operations
• Oversee budgets to ensure good cost control and decision making
• Maintain continuous improvement program and maintenance systems to maximize performance in business KPI’s
• Optimize product values through coordination between woodlands, lumber sales, sawmill and planer operations for best product strategy and product distribution
• Ensure optimal quality and fibre recovery through process optimization and quality control
• Ensure product quality (lumber, chips, hog, sawdust and shavings) meets customer needs
• Ensure environmental compliance and application of ISO-14001 processes
• Effective communication between business units, employees and customers
• Enforcement and support of corporate policies and procedures
• Maintain security of assets

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma or equivalent experience
• A minimum of ten years of equivalent experience in the management of forest products operations
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written)
• Ability to assume responsibility, manage multiple priorities and collaboratively drive issues to closure
• Ability to make appropriate decisions rapidly on the basis of experience and judgment even when you have incomplete information and/or you are under pressure
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills

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Our Offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
• Minimum 3 weeks of vacation and 3 floating holidays; depending on experience
• Full range of group insurance from day one
• 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

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.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.