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 Atikokan, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Quality Control (QC) & Optimization Supervisor, Atikokan Sawmill. This job is full-time permanent.
Domtar is seeking candidates for the position of Quality Control (QC) & Optimization Supervisor for our Atikokan wood products operation located in Northwest Ontario outside the community of Atikokan, Ontario. In this role, you will join a team of staff, operators and maintenance specialists during the operation of this facility.
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 from the first day of work, depending on your 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
- Work Travel Assistance Program
- A personal and family assistance program
- Referral bonuses
- Relocation assistance to the community of Atikokan.
- A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion
Your responsibilities:
- Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards
- 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, 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
- 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.)
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
- You are interested in the industrial environment and are resourceful
- Excellent judgment and analytical skills, and ability to explain and influence
- Team player, professional and with excellent attentive listening
- Ability to develop and maintain good business relationships with employees
- Ability to adapt, organize and implement best business practices
- Autonomous, motivated, persevere and oriented towards the excellence of the results
- The salary range for this position is CAD $70,000 to $80,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.
Your team:
- Reporting to the Sawmill / Planer Superintendent, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.
Reason for Posting: This is a replacement position.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required.
To be considered for this position, please apply today! In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.
Our new Atikokan Sawmill is located at Sapawe, On which is located 30km east of Atikokan. The community of Atikokan is located 2 hours west of Thunder Bay, ON and 2 hours east of Fort Frances, ON / International Falls, US (for more information about the region, please visit http://atikokaninfo.com/ )
The Atikokan region has many attractions:
- Admire the landscape for miles and discover the pleasures of golf, canoe / kayaking / boating, hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing or snowmobiling
- Little Falls Scenic Lookout; enjoy the view and feel the spray of the falls
- Quetico Provincial Park renowned for its rugged beauty, towering rock cliffs, majestic waterfalls, picturesque rivers and lakes
- Charleson Recreation Area: This area is great for riding, skiing, and biking
- Atikokan Bass Classic fishing tournament
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 process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
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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