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Maintenance Superintendent

Domtar

Location:
United States , Ashdown

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

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 Ashdown, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Maintenance Superintendent to provide leadership and direction to maintenance leaders, supervisors, and crews. This role is responsible for ensuring productivity, safety, quality, reliability, and rapid problem solving in both planned and unplanned situations — all in a cost-effective, customer-focused environment. The Maintenance Superintendent will model and teach continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles to help move the organization toward long-term operational excellence.

Job Responsibility:

Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring all employees follow established practices, policies, and procedures
Provide proactive leadership to strengthen and sustain a culture of safety excellence
Support environmentally responsible and sustainable manufacturing practices
Manage the performance of all direct and indirect reports (supervisors, planners, engineers, etc.) to improve reliability in assigned areas
Lead the integration of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices and predictive tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, lube analysis, ultrasonic analysis, and failure analysis
Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance work — including outages and down days — to ensure alignment with budgets and schedules
Direct efforts to diagnose and repair breakdowns quickly and effectively, maximizing equipment and process availability
Monitor and track downtime data to eliminate repeat failures through root cause problem elimination (RCPE)
Identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce costs proactively
Ensure adherence to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, supporting a culture of predictability
Develop and manage the area maintenance budget, driving year-over-year cost improvements
Set clear performance expectations, provide constructive feedback, and support the development of direct reports
Build and maintain positive relationships with union leadership to sustain business operations and results, ensuring compliance with labor agreements, regulations, and company policies
Manage and report on maintenance KPIs, driving accountability and continuous improvement

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial environment
pulp and paper mill experience strongly preferred
Strong commitment to safety and compliance
Proficient computer skills and familiarity with maintenance/reliability systems
Proven leadership and organizational skills with a record of success in industrial maintenance environments
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement and high-quality results
Ability to advise, recommend, delegate, and supervise effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work across functions and with union partners

What we offer:

competitive compensation
a supportive working environment
rewarding career paths
plenty of opportunities for learning and growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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