Team Leader, Electrical & Instrumentation

What We Offer:

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

• Ensure the safe behaviors and safety compliance of the crews. Track and manage key performance indicators for area of responsibility.  
• Develop training plans for the technicians to achieve higher levels of skill, and ensure all technologies are covered with experts and back-ups.  Improving daily productivity of the maintenance technicians.
• Managing employee schedules (vacations, shift coverage, training, etc.) Facilitate and manage the employee selection and orientation process. 
• Manage planning, scheduling, and work execution. Manage the quality and effectiveness of maintenance work. Audit work quality and effectiveness. 
• Ensure that employees are aware of expectations and are accountable for sustaining continuous improvement initiatives and plans. Develop a climate which encourages the participation and involvement of all employees. 
  
  The Site Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Leader is a high profile and strategically important role at our site. The role is key to our reliable process automation and systems performance. Primarily focused on leadership of the Electrical and instrumentation team members, the Site Electrical and Instrumentation Leader will lead a department of 10+ skilled technicians to improve the overall equipment reliability of the asset base. In addition, working with the support of the Electrical Engineering department, the position is responsible for the long-term improvement and/or replacement of mill wide electrical control systems.  The Site Electrical and Instrumentation Leader, working in concert with the Site Reliability Leader and Site Mechanical Team Leaders will provide leadership and support for long term program enhancements in the areas of asset criticality analysis, FMEA, planning, scheduling, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, precision maintenance, downtime analysis, basic care, and root cause analysis. The E&I Team Leader must always lead in a manner consistent with the Companies Values.  

Education 

• BS in an Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology discipline or equivalent work experience 

Experience 

• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment is required with electrical maintenance supervision experience preferred 
• Strong technical skills; hands-on; possesses ability and willingness to help solve problems- experience in conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis of electrical issues is a plus 
• Ability to engage, teach, mentor, coach, develop, delegate, and follow up 
• Enjoys fast pace with multiple priorities 
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in a team environment; engages others (staff, operators, craft workers, engineers, OEM’s, and contractors) effectively in dealing with problems and solutions 
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office programs is required 
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a high level of commitment and self-motivation  
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with experience in PLC’s, servo drives, DCS, and HMI’s (preferably Rockwell) 
• Experience with high-speed packaging lines, robotics and computer control is a plus 
• Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system is required; JD Edwards experience is a plus 

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.