Shift Supervisor Sawmill

Shift Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill

Location:

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

• 12‑hour shifts on a rotating 4‑days‑on/4‑days‑off schedule
• Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; pro‑rated to start date & depending upon 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
• Health club reimbursement program
• Work Travel Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
• Workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

• Ensure application of highest safety standards for all operations
• Provide leadership, technical support, and coaching trade personnel and peers while developing and maintaining positive employee relations
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance and capital work as the department transitions from project construction to daily operations
• Utilize the Maintenance & Supply Chain Best Practices in conjunction with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, purchase requisitions, weekly schedules, PMs, and updating the equipment database
• Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment
• Supervise repairs/projects carried out by sub‑contractors and ensure quality of work and adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow‑ups
• Plan and control expenditures in accordance with the operating budget of the department
• Verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution
• Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations with respect to the health and safety of the maintenance employees and site contractors

• Technical diploma, Bachelor’s degree, or related industry experience
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of equivalent experience
• Demonstrated progression in leadership roles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, communicate with all levels of the organization, and adapt quickly to change
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills
• Self‑motivated and dedicated to safety & reliability excellence
• Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment
• Salary range: CAD $74,000 to $92,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

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.