Engineering Technical Leader

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)

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Engineering Technical Leader’s role is providing subject matter expertise for Tissue Manufacturing and Environmental compliance.  The position will work with the Tissue Manufacturing teams by providing effective process engineering resources, systems and support in a timely manner to help the Organization achieve the business goals across Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery. 

1. Provide technical support and leadership to ensure the site environmental standards are met and compliance requirements are completed
2. Provide technical support and leadership for Tissue Manufacturing technology by providing technical coaching and guidance for department technical resources (process engineers, process technicians, and operators)
3. Provide technical support and leadership for Tissue Manufacturing technology by developing and driving a long-term improvement strategy
4. Provide technical support and leadership for Tissue Manufacturing technology by participating in problem solving sessions for productivity or quality misses and/or gaps.
5. Be the custodian and driver of methodical problem solving – providing skills, coaching and discipline to make sure that the appropriate level of rigor is applied to the problem solving process. In conjunction with production resources, provide process standardization (including SPC, centerlines)  
6. Monitoring of allocated resources and cost control for projects and ongoing day-to-day activities, measuring and improving department efficiency, while providing effective and timely support to production

Education: 

• Post-secondary education (Engineering, Manufacturing or related technical field)

Required Experience

• At least 10 years in a Tissue Manufacturing Process Engineering role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment including involvement in business improvement projects and techniques
• Project management skills coupled with the ability to deliver tangible business level results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.