Job Description

At J. D. Irving, Limited, you are a part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity, are passionate about achieving results, and committed to the service of sound environmental management. We are focused on continuous improvement and use leading edge technology to grow our businesses and provide increasing career opportunities.

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 19,000 dedicated employees.

Southern NB Sawmills team in Sussex is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our Sussex Sawmill team, as a Maintenance Supervisor.

The Job Opportunity:

• Drive a Health & Safety culture and ensure policies and procedures are followed, and accident investigations conducted;
• Supervise Industrial Mechanics and outside contractors on repairs, ongoing improvements, and unplanned downtime;
• Lead improvement of Maintenance Best Practices and Mill operating practices;
• Develop a culture of Continuous Improvement;
• Data collection and analysis, including financial analysis of potential and active projects;
• Ensuring projects are in control and measuring savings;
• Monitor, track and enhance current equipment availability;
• Training and development of apprentices;
• Coach maintenance team on JDI values and work assignments;
• Liaison with all internal departments

Successful Candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Education Required:

• Trade Certification or Associate\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a related technical field
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Mechanical knowledge is required
• Hands on experience with predictive and preventive maintenance practices;
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and maintaining reliability improvement initiatives;
• Project management and prioritization skills is required

• Experience with Microsoft Office and JD Edwards E1 are an asset
• Advanced computer skills and working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems;
• Exposure to a manufacturing facility would be an asset;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate team members;
• Strong time management and organizational skills;
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and clean drivers abstract are essential
• Lean Six Sigma training is an asset

To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Please apply online.

We appreciate your interest in our company! 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.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Oct 31, 2023

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