Storeroom Supervisor

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Location:

Hawesville, KY, US, 42348

Department:
Finance and Accounting (FA00)

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 Storeroom Supervisor
. This job is full-time permanent.

The Storeroom Supervisor reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and reliable mill operations. This is an exempt position responsible for supervising up to five (5) employees within the hourly unionized workforce.

A strong commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement is essential for success in this role.

• Manage all functions related to the receipt, storage, issuance, and tracking of maintenance parts, tools, materials, and operating supplies within the mill storeroom.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through proper documentation, cycle counting, and inventory control procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to maintain operational readiness while minimizing excess inventory.
• Maintain organized storeroom conditions that support efficient retrieval, safe handling, and proper storage of materials.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are accurately entered and maintained within SAP.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to standardize materials and commodities where appropriate.
• Adjust inventory target levels based on historical usage, criticality, and risk while maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support mill operations.

• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for storeroom and inventory activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and ethical business practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, maintenance reliability, and procurement operations.

• Supervise storeroom and receiving personnel to ensure all parts, materials, and supplies are properly received, stored, and accurately inventoried.
• Manage the hourly storeroom workforce, including scheduling, payroll, vacation planning, attendance, and performance management.
• Fulfill all safety leadership responsibilities associated with managing the storeroom team.
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to support employee growth and operational excellence.

• Associate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience and knowledge of storeroom operations; or
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work and supervisory experience.
• Associate degree or technical training in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.

• Proven experience in inventory management, storeroom operations, or materials coordination within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with maintenance repair operations (MRO) inventory preferred.
• Experience coordinating repairable inventory and vendor relationships preferred.
• Experience supervising employees in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred.

• Proficiency in SAP or other enterprise inventory management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret equipment data, parts specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with inventory control methods, purchasing procedures, and material tracking systems.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Active listening skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal departments, leadership teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in fast-paced operational environments.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to changing operational priorities and business needs.

• Uses analytical thinking, logic, and creativity to identify and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintains professionalism, self-awareness, and effective working relationships in…