Production Team Leader Job at Domtar (Kingsport)

Production Team Leader

Domtar

Location:
United States , Kingsport

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

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 Kingsport, TN is seeking talent to fill the position of Production Team Leader. The successful candidate will support, guide and foster the high-performance work system at the Kingsport Packaging Mill by way of safety, quality and productivity. This person is a team builder who involves others in a way that establishes accountability while at the same time promotes engagement. The Production Team Leader, in coordination with the Training Coordinator, develops and executes training plans for their crew.

Job Responsibility:

Drives the flow-to-work, high-performance work system
Supports day-to-day operations of hourly Operational work teams, including but not limited to safety, productivity, quality, scheduling, timekeeping, training / development, performance, appropriate behavior, coaching / counseling etc.
Engages and inspires Operational work team members, while building a culture promoting team decision-making
Planning and execution of DMS and shift hand-off meetings
Be a safety advocate, lead by example
Drive team efforts to identify root cause of issues, identify permanent corrective actions, document in mill-wide database, and provide follow-up
Achieves target results for efficiency, downtown, and production
Works with Tech/QC Manager, departmental management, and Operational work teams to identify root-cause of off-quality events and drives permanent solutions
Collaborates with Maintenance and Operational work teams regarding equipment maintenance / repairs and outages
Works with CI, departmental management, Maintenance and Operational work teams to identify / implement process improvements and cost reduction projects to achieve desired results

Requirements:

Minimum ten (10) years in manufacturing environment with minimum five (5) years in a supervisory role in a paper manufacturing environment
Ability to lead safety improvements through personal commitment and procedures
knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening skills
Analytical, critical thinking, and proven problem-solving skills
Proven success building an engaged team
Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills
Results focused and detail oriented

Nice to have:

BS in Engineering or other relevant field
Experience in 100% recycle operation
Working degree of computer literacy, including computer-based maintenance software (SAP) and Microsoft Office

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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