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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 Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Bleached Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor. This job is full-time permanent.

Reporting to the Superintendent of the Bleach Pulp Mill/Power & Recovery Departments, the overall function of the Shift Supervisor position is to coordinate the safe, cost-effective operation of the Fiberline/Power &Recovery area at the mill's sustaining rate; operate the area so that environmental compliance is maintained; coordinate between maintenance and operations on equipment repairs and outages; as well as proper handling of the labor force within the confines of the union contract. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Proactive Safety Leader and Champions Domtar Safety Principles: All incidents are preventable; our commitment to safety is based on caring; line management is responsible and accountable for employee and contractor safety; we are personally accountable for our own safety; safety is a condition of employment.

Strong leader that supports goals of Bleach Pulp Mill Department

Commitment to communication

Actively engaging workforce to collaborate for continuous improvement and business results

Represents Domtar with honesty and integrity in all matters, including safety policy and PPE compliance

Assigning, reviewing and planning work for crews and all maintenance support

Resolving union disagreement and grievances at the first level

Set expectations, manage crew and individual performance, and implement plans to continually improved performance: Conduct performance evaluations and develop improvement plans for hourly employees; utilize both positive reinforcement as well as disciplinary action to manage performance; maintain positive, proactive culture and healthy working relationships within crew

Develop and manage training of the hourly team including new employee orientation to the department

A personal dedication to safety, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence

Team player; can work as part of a team or in an independent setting

Good communicator at all levels of organization to include listening, writing and presenting

Demonstrated commitment to work within and create a safe and healthy work environment

Your profile:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent  Minimum of ten (10) years of Pulp or Power Experience OR three (3) years of Pulp or Power experience with a degree in Engineering (i.e. Paper, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical).  
Knowledge of effective safety practices and demonstrated capability of moving safety culture forward
Good leadership, communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills
Demonstrated people development skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Knowledge of effective maintenance practices
SAP knowledge
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.) experience
Competency with information databases

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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