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Assistant Superintendent - Wood

Domtar Paper Company LLC

NEKOOSA, WIFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
NEKOOSA, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Domtar seeks an Assistant Superintendent - Wood for its Nekoosa location. The role supports pulp-unit operations through safety leadership, product quality, technical assistance, cost reduction, and process improvement. It also involves developing team capabilities and leadership skills, building relationships with the hourly workforce, and providing rotating weekend and weeknight on-call coverage. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree or qualifying process familiarity and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Process TroubleshootingAnalytical Problem-SolvingChange LeadershipSafety ManagementTeamworkPlanningOrganizationTime ManagementSelf-SufficiencyResults OrientationAttention to DetailWorking Under PressureMultitaskingRelationship BuildingCommunicationAnalytical SkillsComputer Skills

Qualifications

BS Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, Chemistry or Related Field or Process Experience2+ Years Process Experience

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Number of Openings: 1 Job Title: Assistant Superintendent - Wood Occupational Category: Please choose the most appropriate choice based on the Job Title and Description. Duties and Responsibilties of Job: 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 Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Assistant Superintendent - Wood. This job is full-time permanent. Key responsibilities: * Be a role model for safety by promoting a safe work environment, utilizing safety management systems, and by engaging in safety initiatives. * Lead operational activities to increase engagement and ownership to increase capabilities of both hourly and salary team members. * Support high-quality product standards and works to reduce product/process variability. * Provide technical assistance to the production areas. * Focus on cost optimization by initiating and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. * Interface with outside technical resources and suppliers to initiate cost reduction, quality enhancement and process improvement trials. * Build positive relationships with the hourly workforce and provide technical training on process improvements and process changes that impact safety, quality, costs, operations, and efficiencies. * Develop leadership skillset and take on increasing levels of supervisor responsibilities. * Provide weekend and weeknight on-call coverage for the Pulp unit on a rotating basis. Required Qualifications: * BS Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, Chemistry or related field OR, * Process familiarity and experience (2- years minimum experience) which demonstrates process troubleshooting, analytical problem-solving abilities, and ability to lead change with speed. Critical Competencies for Success: * A personal dedication to safety, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence. Takes personal responsibility to seek out at-risk behaviors and conditions to positively contribute to the overall goal of zero incidents. * Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions. * Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills. * Self-sufficient, results driven and detail-oriented mindset. * Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers. * Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills. 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 int To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjM5MzUwLjg3NzBAZG9tdGFyY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 -- 3 Requirements -- ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjM5MzUwLjg3NzBAZG9tdGFyY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

How this job compares

Set against the 3,741 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Wisconsin median$85–113K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$24–27/hr225 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 76 open Operations Management jobs in Wisconsin and 3,741 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,882 postings).
Education
831 of the 3,741 open Operations Management jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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