Operations Coordinator

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 Kingsport, Tennessee, United States, is seeking talent to fill the position of Operations Coordinator - K1
. This job is full‑time permanent.

This role is primarily responsible for all aspects of K‑1 Linerboard machine including but not limited to safety, quality, and productivity. The Operations Coordinator coordinates the efforts of the team to ensure that all activities associated with the department are performed in a safe, efficient and organized manner. The Operations Coordinator must be a team builder that involves others in a way that promotes engagement.

As a leader in the department, the Operations Coordinator must have the necessary process knowledge to guide the organization toward making decisions with the best possible outcome. Also, based on the need of the mill and crew, the Operations Coordinator may be required to fill in for Team Leads on shift rotation. Additional responsibilities will include filling in for Assistant Superintendent when they are out of pocket.

The ideal candidate will have advanced process knowledge and experience of container board grade paper manufacturing, preferably in a 100% recycled operation.

• Drives the flow‑to‑work, high‑performance work system.
• Supports day‑to‑day operations of hourly work teams.
• Engages and inspires team members by promoting an inclusive culture and team‑based decision making.

• Works with CI, departmental management, Maintenance and Operational Team Leaders to identify / implement process improvements and cost reduction projects to achieve desired results.

• Works with Tech/QC Manager, departmental management, and Operational work teams to identify root‑cause of off‑quality events and drives permanent solutions.

• Be a safety advocate for the mill, lead by example.
• Drive team efforts to identify root cause of issues, identify permanent corrective actions, document in mill‑wide database, and provide follow‑up.

• High School Diploma
• 3 or more years of experience in a paper mill operational setting
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred

• Knowledge of Domtar Safety rules concerning LOTO, Confined Space, etc.
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Word
• Secondary gate keeper of reports and maintenance records to Maintenance Planner
• Assists Supervisor and Maintenance Planner in development of weekly planned work schedule
• Ability to manage people safely and efficiently during normal operations, planned and unplanned outages

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.