Job Description

What We Offer:

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


Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan Employee & family assistance program RRSP matching program Health & Wellness reimbursements Product purchase program Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development Relocation cost (if applicable)

Project Lead

Establish and manage packaging timelines, budgets and forecast changes for all projects Management of packaging requirements for all new product initiatives, which include: Creative Design, Film/Plates, Corrugate + Development of specifications
+ Lead "Final Artwork" approval process
+ Color proofing,
+ Meeting PIF requirements
Coordination of "Press runs" with vendors, and approval of final packaging prior to plant utilization

Cross Functionality

Liaison between Marketing, Logistics, Sales, Operations, and Product Managers Coordinate press approvals and required packaging on-site dates + Weekly advising calls with each site
+ Create project budgets

Regulations

Ensure regulatory requirements are up to date as it relates to materials, size and dimension (spec line), and regulatory requirement. Develop artwork to ensure regulatory compliance.

Customer Support

Manage packaging specification requirements as required for suppliers and customer specific requirements Trained on online approval/customer systems Manage customer/marketing/Sales expectations Directly engage customer design teams to ensure effective communication and alignment on packaging decisions and timelines Conduct press approvals

Quality Assurance

Continually partner with suppliers and internal purchasing team to enhance packaging efficiencies and investigate Support on-going cross-functional process improvements, i.e. SFI process.

3-5 years' related experience B achelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field PAC certificate an asset

At

Irving Consumer Products

, 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 also produce baby diapers under our Royale brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.


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.



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.