General Manager

Location:

Skookumchuck, British Columbia, CA, V0B2E0

Department: Site General Administration (OP04)

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 Skookumchuck, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of General Manager. This job is full-time permanent.

Your challenges:

Your responsibilities consist of directing, coordinating and ensuring the proper functioning of all the mill's activities, including health and safety, employee engagement, production, maintenance, power and recovery, customer satisfaction, labour relations and compliance with environmental rules.

Specifically, you will focus on the following tasks:

• Ensure the application of the health and safety standards;
• Set the plant's objectives in accordance with the Company's strategies and objectives and ensure follow-up;
• Maintain a continuous improvement program oriented towards maximizing performance with regard to the plant's key performance indicators;
• Establish and maintain training and ongoing development programs for employees;
• Ensure the application of collective labour agreements;
• Evaluate staff under his/her supervision and maintain a succession plan;
• Develop annual business and operating plans;
• Review, recommend and administer budgets to ensure sound cost control and decision-making;
• Ensure that the quality of products corresponds to the needs and expectations of customers;
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, standards and policies and the application of sustainable forestry practices;
• Support and ensure the application of the Company's guidelines and procedures.

Your team:

Reporting to the Vice President, Pulp Operations, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to go above and beyond.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or management or equivalent experience;
• Master's or PhD in a specific discipline, an asset;
• 10 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry;
• Experience in maintenance is an asset;

Your skills:

• Ability to lead and work in a team, engage employees and communicate with all levels of organization and adapt quickly to change;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on experience and judgment in a timely manner, even when the information available to you is incomplete and/or under pressure;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with others to the end result.

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.