Operational Excellence Lead

4 weeks ago


Thunder Bay Ontario OB, CA Domtar Full time

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 Operational Excellence Lead - Wood Products Ontario (Atikokan, Ignace & Thunder Bay Sawmills). This job is full-time permanent.

Overview:

You will work closely with your supervisor, the Operational Excellence Manager, and heads of business segments to carry out performance enhancement projects and achieve operational objectives in order to develop more reliable and efficient production and maintenance capabilities. You will also take part in the harmonized digital transformation of facilities.

Your Challenges:

  • Complying with our health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Actively contributing to the development of the Resolute Performance System for the wood products division as well as implementing standard operating procedures
  • Driving the adoption of best practices for asset management and performance and enable the digital transformation, including establishment of the organizational and support structure to achieve objectives
  • Taking part in establishing the facilities’ strategic action plans to achieve performance objectives
  • Analyzing management processes and systems to identify opportunities for performance improvement and develop an action plan
  • Implement the management system across the facilities to develop the key management personnel and critical skills across the site by working in collaboration with your peers
  • Strengthen the LEAN skills at the site
  • Govern the progression of activities in relation to the objectives and report to site leadership and central team
  • Benchmark best practices at the facilities and within the industry

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Technical Mechanical / Electrical / Process diploma
  • Five years of experience in industrial setting
  • Demonstrated progression in leadership roles with a proven track record of execution and delivering results from continuous improvement
  • A self-motivated individual who will work towards safety & continuous improvement
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the 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.
  • Competent in maintenance process and reliability best practices
  • Hands-on implementation of LEAN, SIX SIGMA, 5S, SMED initiatives
  • English speaking with French an asset
  • Willingness to travel 30% (mostly Northwest Ontario)
  • Advanced computer skills i.e. MS Word, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Our Offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
  • At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; (prorated 1st year)
  • Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
  • Telemedicine services
  • Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one
  • Employee And Family Assistance Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Health Club Reimbursement Program
  • Work Travel Assistance Program
  • Referral bonuses
  • Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
  • A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

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.

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 and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.


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