Production Manager

Job Description

What We Offer

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

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• 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)
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the Converting team by setting and managing expectations with the intent to achieve Key Performance Indicators(Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, People). 
• As part of the site leadership team, contribute to the development of site strategic goals
• Work with site leadership team members to promote and support teamwork across the plant
• Ensure the team has established goals and development plans in place and reviewing these on the established basis. 
• Participate, contribute, and support continuous improvement initiatives related to plant and converting area KPI’s.
• Effectively communicate cross-functionally to ensure the team is aware of initiatives impacting the department. 
• Identify training and development opportunities within the team and department, create plan to close gaps, ensure transfer of knowledge
  
  

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, prior converting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills that provide ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with multiple projects and priorities
• Proven ability to lead an operations team and provide guidance/coaching to achieve results
• Knowledge and passion for Continuous Improvement methods and tools
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in budgeting and strategy / business planning
  
  

About Us

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.

About The Team

At Irving Tissue , we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale in Canada and Scotties in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.