Distribution and Finishing Supervisor

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 Port Alberni, BC is seeking talent to fill the position of Finishing and Distribution Supervisor This job is permanent, full-time.

I. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Distribution and Finishing Supervisor is accountable for providing Safety Leadership within their department with a goal of zero injuries and Environmental Leadership with a goal of zero incidents.

• The Distribution and Finishing Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the production and maintenance requirements of the department to ensure full production and equipment availability.
• Is responsible for warehousing and managing shipments of paper leaving the mill and raw materials and finishing supplies entering the mill.
• Is responsible for receiving, warehousing repulping of kraft pulp and other market pulps as needed.
• Is responsible for managing, warehousing and repulping of beater paper.
• Reviews operating procedures, processes and equipment regularly; continually trying to improve methods and techniques for better quality at lower cost.
• Is responsible for the preparation and administration of the annual department budget for operating, maintenance, major maintenance, and capital fixed cost expenditures.
  
  

II. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Coordinate and provide leadership to ensure that departmental safety programs such as lockout review; task hazard analysis development and review; safe work procedure reviews are carried out as per mill policies.
• Ensure that all aspects and objectives of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) programs and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate the production and maintenance requirements of the department to ensure full production and equipment availability.
• Participate actively in the mills safety program, particularly with the Distribution and Finishing operations and maintenance personnel.
• Propose and/or implement new methods, equipment, or techniques in keeping with the latest industry developments.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager to prepare and administer the Distribution and Finishing annual maintenance, major maintenance and capital budgets.
• Ensure the staff team coordinates operational requirements for Distribution and Finishing daily maintenance work and prepares schedules for scheduled shutdown work.
• Ensure, with the help of staff team, the preparation of Distribution and Finishing Operating Procedures, Safe Work Procedures and Distribution and Finishing Operating Instructions.
• Prepare and issue Daily and Weekend Notes to Supervisors detailing operational and maintenance events of the day along with expectations for the night and/or weekend period. Details regarding changes to quality specifications are also included.
• Ensure departmental weekly and monthly reports are completed and distributed.
  
  

Salary Rate: $100,000 to $112,000 per annum

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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