OPERATIONS MANAGER

At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Eastern Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), and the United States. We are a team of 15,000 dedicated employees.

J.D. Irving, Limited is currently seeking a motivated individual for the role of Operations Manager for Grand Lake Timber Sawmill.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operation of Grand Lake Timber Sawmill site (sawmill, planermill, value added production lines, and logistics)
• Support the Sawmill Manager in leading a team of sawmill professionals
• Identify, develop and lead process improvement projects across various areas of the sawmill using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Data collection and analysis, including analysis of potential and active improvement projects, and measuring savings.
• Coach supervisor to provide effective training and support to team members
• Foster a safety culture by maintaining high safety standards, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting in the development of effective safety policies
• Work collaboratively with other department managers and team leads
• Ensure customer needs are met or exceeded (quality, on-time delivery, and service)
• Build and align strategy, policies, and procedures with respect to production and yield
• Oversee the production activities of various machine centers and manage schedules to optimize labour and meet customer orders
• Generate, review, and analyze reporting related to production efficiency, quality, and safety KPIs

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Years of Experience Required:
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role
• 5 years in an industrial setting
• A strong commitment to safety and an understanding of bahaviour-based safety programs
• Process improvement experience would be considered an asset
• Expertise in technical aspects of manufacturing, such as, quality control, machine-center performance, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team building and shared success
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-based environment with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Ability to coordinate work with other internal departments
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Committed to top performance in a safe work environment

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online.

We appreciate your interest in our company! The initial review of applications will begin on the deadline date for applying. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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J.D. Irving, Limited, Sawmill Division is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.