Quality Control (QC) & Optimization Supervisor Sawmill

Location: Atikokan, ON, CA, P0T 1C0
Department: Sawmill (SM0)

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 Atikokan, Ontario, Canada is seeking talent to fill the position of Quality Control (QC) & Optimization Supervisor, Atikokan Sawmill
. This job is full-time permanent.

Domtar is seeking candidates for the position of Quality Control (QC) & Optimization Supervisor for our Atikokan wood products operation located in Northwest Ontario outside the community of Atikokan, Ontario. In this role, you will join a team of staff, operators and maintenance specialists during the operation of this facility.

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 from the first day of work, 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
• Work Travel Assistance Program
• A personal and family assistance program
• Referral bonuses
• Relocation assistance to the community of Atikokan.
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

Your responsibilities:

• Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards
• Develop, recommend, implement, and evaluate performance improvements through quality assurance and quality, size, species, 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
• 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.)

Ideal profile:

• Technical diploma, or related industry experience
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years to 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 judgement 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
• The salary range for this position is CAD $70,000 to $80,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Your team:

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

Reason for Posting:
This is a replacement position.

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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