Team Leader

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 Plymouth, (North Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Team Leader. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Manage / lead a rotating shift operating team
• Ensure the department is operated with the guidelines set forth holding both yourself and your employees accountable for results
• Establish strong standards for your team, department, mill, and work system objectives
• Participate in and conduct the technical reviews of mill technician’s training on your team
• Participate in shutdown planning, work prioritization, and execution
• Conduct and apply behavior modification standards as necessary
• Ensure safe working conditions and behavior
• Ensure reliable operation (both processes and equipment)
• Make regular rounds in all process areas
• Communicate with and expect communications from technicians and manager
• Participate in housekeeping audits
• Complete and conduct training/selection evaluations and annual reviews according to Work System Guidelines
• Ensure compliance with all mill and company policies and procedures as well as governmental directives and laws
• Communicate and support management decisions
• Additional duties as assigned by your manager
  
  

Professional Experience/Qualifications

The qualified candidate for Team Leader in the PR Area should possess the following:

• Minimum five (5) years of production/maintenance experience or technical degree with minimum of three (3) years of Pulp and Paper operational /maintenance support
• Excellent safety record with a track record of being proactive in safety efforts
• Excellent work and attendance record
• Possesses strong knowledge and support of the Work System with demonstrated leadership skills, such as task force/committee involvement, special projects, and community organizations
• Computerized maintenance system experience (SAP, etc.)
• Possesses strong leadership qualities and good interactive people skills
• Experience as a setup Team Leader
• Excellent written and verbal communications
  
  

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 .