Planer Superintendent

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 Glenwood, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Planer Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Management and Sales to coordinate production schedules, ensuring product alignment for shipping availability.
• Maintains a safe work environment by ensuring all employees adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitors the quality of finished products and communicates findings to management.
• Plans, forecasts, and manages budgetary items, including both fixed and variable expenses.
• Coordinates monthly inventory counts of parts and lumber with the Accounting department, ensuring accuracy in inventory records.
• Demonstrates strong leadership to support the achievement of management's strategic objectives.
• Oversees the quality control and cleanliness of combustible dust and materials to maintain safety and compliance.
• Manages all aspects of departmental rolling stock and vehicle within the department.
• Collaborates with machine operators to ensure equipment is functioning properly and promptly addresses any issues or concerns.
• Discusses maintenance needs with the Maintenance Superintendent and initiates work orders as necessary.
• Drives high production levels of quality products while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
• Upholds and enforces rigorous housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
• Oversees employee training and certification to ensure competency in job-specific tasks.
• Completes individual assignments and special projects as directed by management.
• Fosters positive working relationships within the department, across the company, and within the community.
• Adheres to environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Maintains professional knowledge, ethical standards, and job-specific skills necessary for successful performance.
• Performs duties in accordance with established safety protocols and best practices.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance in alignment with established work schedules and company policy.
• Performs job responsibilities in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of self, others, or property. A direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be mitigated through reasonable accommodation without imposing undue hardship on the company.
• Operates in a constant state of alertness and maintains a commitment to safety at all times.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• College degree preferred, minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 10 years of experience in a lumber manufacturing process.
• Demonstrated experience with using computers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  
  

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Strong supervisory skills.
• Background in lumber production.
• Working knowledge of kiln & planner equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control program.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a lumber mill environment.
• Employee must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by the company, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing and footwear.
• Employee must be able to maintain a constant state of alertness and sustain concentration for extended periods of time.
  
  

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 .