Pulp Mill Production Supervisor

Domtar Products•Rothschild, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is seeking a Pulp Mill Production Supervisor to join the operations leadership team at our Rothschild, Wisconsin mill. This position serves as a resource and team leader within the Pulp Mill production unit in a participative, team-based work environment. The Pulp Mill Production Supervisor provides daily leadership and coordination of pulp mill operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. The role is responsible for managing both the process and people within the pulp mill while supporting mill objectives related to safety, environmental compliance, product quality, reliability, and cost performance. This position works closely with maintenance, engineering, reliability, and other production departments to ensure effective operation of the fiberline and supporting systems.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, OR
Bachelor’s degree in Pulp & Paper Science, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience in pulp mill or fiberline operations
Knowledge of wood conversion, sulfite pulping, or chemical pulping processes
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and mill operating systems (CIMS preferred)
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and mechanical aptitude skills
Demonstrated experience promoting and maintaining a safe working environment
Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred
Ability to work flexible hours including rotating weekend coverage as required

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership and supervision of hourly employees within pulp mill operations.
Coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable pulp production.
Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational policies.
Manage performance related to safety, quality, environmental compliance, process reliability, cost, and employee engagement.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and reliability.
Coordinate closely with maintenance and reliability teams to plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Monitor key process indicators and lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve operational issues.
Work across departments to achieve overall mill production and business objectives.
Provide coaching, training, and development to employees in both technical and leadership areas.
Support staffing, scheduling, and production planning activities within the department.