Finishing & Shipping Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill

Job Description

Location: Thunder Bay, ON, P7J 1L7

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.

We are looking for a Finishing & Shipping Supervisor for our flagship 300 million board‑foot sawmill at Thunder Bay, Ontario. This full‑time permanent position reports to the Log Yard Shipping & Kilns General Supervisor and is directly responsible for supervising and coordinating log deliveries to the Thunder Bay Sawmill, communicating with our Log Yard contractor, and directing kiln lumber drying operations.

Finishing & Shipping Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill

What you gain by working with us:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan


• Minimum 3 weeks of vacation and 3 floating holidays; depending on experience


• Full range of group insurance from day one


• Defined‑contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work


• Employee and family assistance program


• Education assistance program


• Work travel assistance program


• Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay


• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure application of highest safety standards for log yard and shipping operations.


• Manage the log yard inventories and storage areas to ensure adequate and appropriate species and size diet for the sawmill.


• Develop, implement and maintain a log yard inventory control system that ensures accurate and relevant information on log quality, size, species, and sawmill conversion factors.


• In collaboration with sawmill personnel, ensure that logs are handled in a manner that maintains log quality and minimizes breakage; keep log yards tidy and organized.


• Ensure that shipping production consistently meets quality standards that satisfy internal and external customers and maximize value.


• Supervise, direct and guide employees to help them achieve their maximum level of effectiveness; identify and meet their training needs in job, health and safety and the environment.


• Work with supervisors of maintenance (mechanical and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of maintenance activities.


• Ensure all employees work in accordance with the company rules, policies, programs and procedures, and with all applicable laws relating to health and safety and the ISO‑14001 processes.


• Perform all administrative tasks (reports: production, maintenance, timesheets, health and safety, performance, training, transfer of personnel, environment, etc.).


• Supervise contractor operations for yard equipment services.

Your team:

• Reporting to the Log Yard Shipping & Kilns General Supervisor, you will be part of a results‑oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

Your profile:

• Ideally a Forestry or Wood Science bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or related industry experience.


• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of equivalent experience in heavy equipment and environmental systems.


• Demonstrated progression in leadership roles.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work as part of a team, communicate with all levels of the organization and adapt quickly to change.


• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills.


• Knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills.


• A self‑motivated individual who strives for safety & reliability excellence.


• Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment.


• The salary range for this position is CAD $70,000 to $92,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Reason for posting: This is a replacement position.

We are hiring for this position on an ongoing basis and will fill it as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today!

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

To be eligible, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Our Thunder Bay Sawmill is located at 156 Darrel Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON. The community of Thunder Bay is located in Northwest Ontario. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/.

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.