Top Benefits
About the role
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 Kingsport, TN is seeking talent to fill the position of Production Team Leader. The successful candidate will support, guide and foster the high-performance work system at the Kingsport Packaging Mill by way of safety, quality and productivity. This person is a team builder who involves others in a way that establishes accountability while at the same time promotes engagement. The Production Team Leader, in coordination with the Training Coordinator, develops and executes training plans for their crew.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Effectiveness
- Drives the flow-to-work, high-performance work system.
- Supports day-to-day operations of hourly Operational work teams, including but not limited to safety, productivity, quality, scheduling, timekeeping, training / development, performance, appropriate behavior, coaching / counseling etc.
- Engages and inspires Operational work team members, while building a culture promoting team decision-making.
- Planning and execution of DMS and shift hand-off meetings.
Safety
- Be a safety advocate, lead by example.
- Drive team efforts to identify root cause of issues, identify permanent corrective actions, document in mill-wide database, and provide follow-up
Productivity
- Achieves target results for efficiency, downtown, and production
Quality
- Works with Tech/QC Manager, departmental management, and Operational work teams to identify root-cause of off-quality events and drives permanent solutions.
Maintenance
- Collaborates with Maintenance and Operational work teams regarding equipment maintenance / repairs and outages
Process Optimization
- Works with CI, departmental management, Maintenance and Operational work teams to identify / implement process improvements and cost reduction projects to achieve desired results.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum ten (10) years in manufacturing environment with minimum five (5) years in a supervisory role in a paper manufacturing environment
- Ability to lead safety improvements through personal commitment and procedures; knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening skills
- Analytical, critical thinking, and proven problem-solving skills
- Proven success building an engaged team
- Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills
- Results focused and detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- BS in Engineering or other relevant field
- Experience in 100% recycle operation
- Working degree of computer literacy, including computer-based maintenance software (SAP) and Microsoft Office
Critical Competencies for Success
- Ability to efficiently and effectively support and engage Operational work teams
- Ability to effectively develop individual employees and collective teams
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the Mill
- High degree of collaboration with both Operations and Maintenance personnel
- Ability to utilize safety and production database programs
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and related tools
- Ability to interpret and apply principles of a collective bargaining agreement
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Kingsport, TN is seeking talent to fill the position of Production Team Leader. The successful candidate will support, guide and foster the high-performance work system at the Kingsport Packaging Mill by way of safety, quality and productivity. This person is a team builder who involves others in a way that establishes accountability while at the same time promotes engagement. The Production Team Leader, in coordination with the Training Coordinator, develops and executes training plans for their crew.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Effectiveness
- Drives the flow-to-work, high-performance work system.
- Supports day-to-day operations of hourly Operational work teams, including but not limited to safety, productivity, quality, scheduling, timekeeping, training / development, performance, appropriate behavior, coaching / counseling etc.
- Engages and inspires Operational work team members, while building a culture promoting team decision-making.
- Planning and execution of DMS and shift hand-off meetings.
Safety
- Be a safety advocate, lead by example.
- Drive team efforts to identify root cause of issues, identify permanent corrective actions, document in mill-wide database, and provide follow-up
Productivity
- Achieves target results for efficiency, downtown, and production
Quality
- Works with Tech/QC Manager, departmental management, and Operational work teams to identify root-cause of off-quality events and drives permanent solutions.
Maintenance
- Collaborates with Maintenance and Operational work teams regarding equipment maintenance / repairs and outages
Process Optimization
- Works with CI, departmental management, Maintenance and Operational work teams to identify / implement process improvements and cost reduction projects to achieve desired results.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum ten (10) years in manufacturing environment with minimum five (5) years in a supervisory role in a paper manufacturing environment
- Ability to lead safety improvements through personal commitment and procedures; knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening skills
- Analytical, critical thinking, and proven problem-solving skills
- Proven success building an engaged team
- Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills
- Results focused and detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- BS in Engineering or other relevant field
- Experience in 100% recycle operation
- Working degree of computer literacy, including computer-based maintenance software (SAP) and Microsoft Office
Critical Competencies for Success
- Ability to efficiently and effectively support and engage Operational work teams
- Ability to effectively develop individual employees and collective teams
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the Mill
- High degree of collaboration with both Operations and Maintenance personnel
- Ability to utilize safety and production database programs
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and related tools
- Ability to interpret and apply principles of a collective bargaining agreement
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.