• Uses the Domtar Values to organize, supervise and maintain all daily aspects of the operation of the paper machine. Achieves all safety and environmental requirements while coordinating the processes and maintenance to give maximum area uptime with the highest quality standards at a minimum cost.
• Supports the development and execution of a proactive safety program in his / her area as well as the overall mill. Incumbent is required to do area safety audits, job observations, risk assessments and to follow-up on all unsafe conditions reported in his / her area.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating paper machine shutdowns between operations and maintenance.
• Coordinates operations and maintenance to ensure maximum operating efficiency. Responsible for assisting with work planning, work prioritization and daily coordination.
• Daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the paper machine process to ensure quality and maximum production rates.
• Incumbent is required to be an effective communicator, ensuring the area workers fully understand the aspects of all maintenance requirements and reasons for process changes in the worker’s job position. Ensures applicable Company policies / procedures and government regulations are adhered.
• Assists with the development of operating budgets and capital expenditure projects. Manages cost control of their respective areas in the operating budget.
• Collaborates with and supports work teams to identify / implement process improvements and cost reduction projects to achieve desired results.

• A minimum of (5) five to (10) ten years of related experience in the pulp and paper industry, in increasingly responsible jobs.
• Post-secondary education in engineering or similar field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory and leadership experience.
• Ability to lead safety improvements through personal commitment and procedures; knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations
• Strong understanding of papermaking processes such as fiber refining, wet end chemistry, drying, and winding.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening communication skills
• Analytical, critical thinking, and proven problem-solving skills
• Proven success building a successful team
• Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills
• Results focused and detail oriented

• Experience working in high-performance, flow-to-work system
• Leadership - well developed and demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Technical - Knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of a paper mill.
• Innovation – implements process or design changes to improve operation of department.
• Work Complexity – high level of multi-tasking responsibility for personnel, safety, maintenance, and production issues.
• Advanced experience, knowledge and understanding of safe work practices.
• The ability to prioritize, makes sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments/areas and individuals (internal and external).
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Analytical, critical thinking and proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Results focused and detail-oriented.
• Excellent computer skills - working knowledge of CMMS and SAP would be an asset.

• Ability to efficiently and effectively lead teams.
• Ability to effectively develop teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill.
• High degree of collaboration.
• Ability to utilize safety and production database programs
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and related tools

Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 5,800 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day.

Through our values of agility, caring and innovation, we constantly find better ways to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities.

Domtar’s principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.