Job Description

At Irving Personal Care, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. Irving Personal Care is the only manufacturer of baby diapers and training pants in Canada. Our Moncton plant uses state-of-the-art equipment and technology to produce premium quality private label products for major North American retailers. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. We are also part of a larger organization that acts responsibly when it comes to sustainable practices that begins with a history rooted since 1957. We have planted 1.1 billion trees since then, and have been recognized as a Carbon Neutral Forest Supply Chain.

The Director, Operations will be based out of Moncton, New Brunswick (220 Harrisville Boulevard, E1H 3N5) and reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Operations is responsible in planning, coordination and supervision of the ongoing activities at the Irving Personal Care plant operations to achieve all targets, budgets, objectives and goals as it relates to Production and Maintenance. They are also the functional lead in areas that directly impact Business Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives and will provide tactical direction and operational oversight to support these key initiatives. This is a permanent, full-time position. The primary language of work is English.

Are you an energetic individual with a Can-Do Attitude who is passionate about achieving results and driving improvement? At Irving Personal Care, our culture inspires creativity, nurtures talent, and creates an inclusive workplace. Our employees can thrive and grow their careers across our diverse operating divisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree
• 10+ years, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Experience leading large cross functional teams

Key Responsibilities:

Safety

• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure the safety of all employees through understanding/adherence to organizational safety standards and practices.
• Communicate and instill a sense of urgency around Health and Safety including compliance, reports and immediately investigating Health and Safety issues.
• Ensures processes are in place to achieve 100% compliance and maintains zero tolerance for non-compliance.
• Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
• Strategic Planning through OGSMI methodology
• Support VP Operations, and other site leaders in determining and directing long range plans, objectives, and activities, and ensure that initiatives are aligned to support delivery of the site\xe2\x80\x99s vision, purpose and strategy.
• Instill the 5 elements of the Irving Management System
• Lead, contribute and support to continuous improvement initiatives related to plant KPI\xe2\x80\x99s and other areas as required.
• Leveraging resources, innovations, and process improvements across the manufacturing group. Demonstrate this support through meetings, actions, and behaviors to influence employee buy in and lead by example.
• Liaison with corporate CI and OpEx groups in formulating site specific CI deployment strategies.

Accountability

• Accountable for productivity, cost, volume, waste, attendance, quality and OEE. Identify solutions to get back on track.
• Encourage employee involvement in solutions.
• Managing and Measuring Performance, clearly assign responsibility for tasks and decisions.
• Sets clear objectives and measures
• Uses coaching to enhance performance appropriately; recognizes and leverages high performers.
• Holds regular development and career discussions and in partnership with employee, constructs development plans.

Employee Experience

• A trusted leader creating and demonstrating a more collaborative and inclusive workplace, and psychologically safe team members.
• Focus on people first to pave a path to maximize business and operations potential.
• Comfortable engaging teams into conversations and welcome challenges.
• Ensure that key communication is delivered and standard across operation.
• Keep a good pulse on engagement and morale. Anticipate and mitigate issue that could affect negatively.
• Anticipate/Identify training and development opportunities within the team.
• Create plan to close gaps, skills, and competency to develop transfer of training.
• Mentor the direct reports so they become effective leaders/employees by maintaining a proactive management development process and reinforce these processes by motivating, encouraging, and training them through HR standard work system.
• Supports Supervisors in the successful resolution of problems related to production (case attainment, schedule adherence and cost standards)
• Drive team results through positive influence & leadership

Performance Management

• Lead departmental leadership team direct reports by setting jobs expectations and manage against those expectations with intent to achieve Key Performance Indicators.
• All plant functions and the strategic and tactical ownership of the plant strategy, ensuring the continuous improvement of the operational elements (Safety, Quality, Cost, OEE, People, Downtime, etc.) associated KPI\xe2\x80\x99s.
• Anticipate/Identify training and development opportunities within the team, create plan to close gaps.

Facilitation

• Through coaching, training, communicating, problem solving, leadership and recognition, develop a focus for others in creating and maintaining a good environment that includes proper interpretation and application of company policies as well as legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with external auditors/visitors during planned and unplanned tours or audits.

What We Offer

Irving Personal Care 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 Personal Care and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

To Apply for this Career Opportunity
Concerned you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every requirement? Research has shown that many people only apply to jobs when they feel they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. At Irving Personal Care, we are focused on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, appreciated and encouraged to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are concerned you may not fit the requirements perfectly, we would encourage you to still apply. You might be exactly who we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for with this role or others we have available!

Please apply online at https://careers.jdirving.com/.

For further details, please contact Recruitment at icprecruitment@irvingconsumerproducts.com

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about our products and services, click .

Irving Personal Care 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.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Feb 22, 2024

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