QC and Optimization Supervisor, Ontario Sawmill

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QC and Optimization Supervisor, Ontario Sawmill

Location:

Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7J 1L7

Department:
Planer (WP00)

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 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is seeking talent to fill the position of QC and Optimization Supervisor, Ontario Sawmill. This job is full-time permanent.

The QC and Optimization Supervisor reports to the Sawmill Superintendent, and is directly responsible to ensure the plant’s mechanical and process control optimization systems are in place and adequately maintained to ensure a consistent product is manufactured that meets and exceeds our quality standards. You maximize product value and resource utilization through effective use of technology.

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; depending on your experience

Full range of group insurance from the first day of work

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

Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.

A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion.

The salary range for this position is CAD $74,000 to $92,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Your responsibilities:

Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards

Optimize recovery and product value

Maintain continuous improvement systems with inventory management (including FIFO – First In First Out as well distribute a three month old product list to sales on a monthly basis).

Develop, recommend, implement, and evaluate performance improvements through quality assurance and quality control procedures and standards to ensure accurate and relevant information on log processing and lumber manufacturing quality, size, species, moisture content 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

Work with Sawmill QC Supervisor to attain overall product Value & Recovery

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.)

Work with CLA inspector on monthly audits which includes annual visits by CLSAB and ALS inspectors or as required.

Work with Dry Kiln Operators to maximize product value.

Ideal profile:

Technical diploma, or related industry experience

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of 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

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