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Finishing & Shipping Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill

Thunder Bay, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 10, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$92,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The supervisor is responsible for ensuring the highest safety standards in log yard and shipping operations, managing log inventories, and developing control systems for accurate log data. Additionally, they must supervise, direct, and guide employees while coordinating maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance.

Job details

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 Finishing & Shipping Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill. This job is full-time permanent. Finishing & Shipping Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill Domtar is seeking candidates for the position of Finishing & Shipping Supervisor for our flagship 300 million board foot Sawmill at Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Log Yard & Shipping Supervisor reports to the Log Yard Shipping & Kilns General Supervisor, and is directly responsible to provide supervision and coordination of log deliveries to the Thunder Bay Sawmill, communicate with our Log Yard contractor, and direct the kiln lumber drying operations. What you gain by working with us: * Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan * Minimum 3 weeks of vacation and 3 floating holidays; depending on experience * Full range of group insurance from day one * 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 * Referral bonuses * Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay * A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion Your responsibilities: * Ensure application of highest Safety standards for log yard and shipping operations. * Manage the log yard inventories and storage areas to ensure adequate and appropriate species and size diet for the sawmill. * Develop, implement and maintain a log yard inventory control system that ensures accurate and relevant information on log quality, size, species, and sawmill conversion factors. * In collaboration with Sawmills’ personnel, ensure that logs are handled in a manner that maintains log quality and minimizes breakage. Ensures that log yards are kept tidy and organized. * Ensure that shipping production consistently meets quality standards that satisfy internal and external customers and maximize value. * Supervise, direct and guide employees to help them achieve their maximum level of effectiveness; identify and meet their needs for training in their job, health and safety and the environment. * Work with supervisors of maintenance (mechanical and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of maintenance activities (mechanical & electrical). * Ensure that all employees work in accordance with the rules, policies, programs and procedures of the Company, and with all applicable laws relating to health and safety and the ISO-14001 processes. * Perform all administrative tasks (reports: production, maintenance, timesheets, health and safety, performance, training, transfer of personnel, environment, etc.). * Supervise contractor operations for yard equipment services. Your team: * Reporting to the Log Yard Shipping & Kilns General Supervisor, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations. Your profile: * Ideally a Forestry or Wood Science Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or related industry experience * A minimum of 3 to 5 years of equivalent experience heavy equipment, and environmental systems * Demonstrated progression in leadership roles * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; * Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change * Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills. * Knowledge of MS Office, and solid computer skills * A self-motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Reliability Excellence * Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment * The salary range for this position is CAD $70,000 to $92,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. Reason for Posting: This is a replacement position Only selected candidates will be contacted. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. 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 Thunder Bay Sawmill is located at 156 Darrel Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON. The community of Thunder Bay is located in Northwest Ontario. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/) 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. To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site [https://www.domtar.com] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/domtar], Instagram [http://instagram.com/domtarlife] and Twitter [https://x.com/domtareveryday].

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should ideally possess a Forestry or Wood Science Bachelor's degree or a technical diploma, coupled with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in heavy equipment and environmental systems, showing clear leadership progression. Strong analytical, organizational, communication skills, and knowledge of sawmill equipment are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Annual bonus incentive plan • Vacation • Floating holidays • Group insurance • Telemedicine services • Defined-contribution pension plan • Employee and family assistance program • Education assistance program • Health club reimbursement program • Work Travel Assistance Program • Referral bonuses • Relocation assistance