Assistant Superintendent Paper Machine
Domtar

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 Johnsonburg, (Pennsylvania, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Assistant Superintendent - J5. This job is full-time permanent.

Domtar Paper Company is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for their J5 Paper Machine at their Johnsonburg Mill. The position is full time, permanent position located in Johnsonburg, PA. The Johnsonburg Mill is a pulp, paper and cogeneration facility producing Fine Papers. The successful candidate will report to the J5 Paper Machine Superintendent.

Key Functions:

• Lead process improvement projects and troubleshooting activities to deliver process, safety, cost, quality, and reliability improvements.
• Manage day-to-day department operational plans to achieve maximum uptime while meeting the highest quality standards at minimum cost.
• Develop/Implement training and manage departmental supply requirements.
• Plan and direct process optimization priorities.
• Facilitate the maintenance coordination of shutdown, outages, and cost control activities for the overall Department.
• Facilitate the coordination of weekly maintenance schedules and cost control activities for the overall Department.
• Collaborate and support Production Scheduling.
• Lead and facilitate the implementation of new grade development plans partnering with Quality and Process Engineering.
• Participate in Department meetings and carry out required communications when required.
• Direct the Team Leader on operational technical aspects and respectively their crews.
• Plan the course of action and organize Department audits and carry out required communications.

Qualifications:

• University degree in engineering or 5-10 years of equivalent experience in the functional discipline working in a paper manufacturing environment.
• 10 years of related experience in increasingly responsible jobs in a plant environment with a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in personnel management in a unionized environment.
• Lean and Six Sigma
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Planning skills: prioritization, setting objectives, action planning, and decision-making to manage workloads, accomplish tasks, and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrate proactive behavior to act or anticipate, take responsibility, make decisions, exhibit perseverance, work as a team, and accept the accountability to achieve work goals.
• Possess a results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving objectives despite experiencing obstacles and barriers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills displayed through active listening, sharing feedback, and clear and complete reporting.
• Capable of rapid assimilation and adaptation in constantly changing environments.
• Experience with Windows and SAP operating systems and Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

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

Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh

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