Maintenance Manager

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP contribution matching program

Manager Incentive Program

Flexible benefits

Fitness center

Health & Wellness reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Relocation support

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Maintenance Manager for Irving Wallboard in Canada, New Brunswick. The ideal candidate will lead plant maintenance functions, emphasizing reliability and safety while fostering team development and coaching.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a modern gypsum manufacturing facility, enhancing not just asset performance but also developing people and mentoring future leaders.

Attractive offerings include flexible benefits, a health spending account, and RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with industrial experience.
• Strong mechanical foundation in electrical/controls or asset.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Own plant maintenance, reliability, and asset strategy.
• Lead by example in creating a strong safety culture.
• Drive preventive/predictive maintenance to improve uptime.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Mechanical knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an energetic and motivated person to join our talent pipeline and team as Maintenance Manager for Irving Wallboard. This position is ideal for a technically strong leader who thinks beyond maintenance: someone who understands how asset reliability, safety, people development, and financial performance come together to run a great business.

Why Irving Wallboard?

Irving Wallboard (Atlantic Wallboard Limited) operates one of North America’s most modern and highly automated gypsum manufacturing facilities. Based in Saint John, NB, we produce a full range of wallboard products for residential and commercial construction. We provide a solid foundation for you to build your career within a dynamic company and division, offering personal and professional growth through training and development, mentorship, and challenge to ensure your success as a leader within J.D. Irving Limited.

What We Offer to You:

• Group RRSP contribution matching program
• Manager Incentive Program
• Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account
• Fitness center located on-site
• Health & Wellness reimbursement program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Employee wallboard product purchasing program
• Relocation support (if applicable)
• Opportunity to grow your career within J.D. Irving

Responsibilities

• Own plant maintenance, reliability, and asset strategy
• Lead by example in creating a strong safety culture
• Set the standard for safety leadership and regulatory compliance
• Coach and develop a skilled maintenance and engineering team
• Actively mentor engineers, supervisors and future leaders
• Drive preventive/predictive maintenance to improve uptime and cost
• Own planning, scheduling, execution, and contractor performance
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and supply chain
• Balance daily execution with long-term reliability strategy
• Contribute to capital planning, continuous improvement, and business results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with industrial experience
• Strong mechanical foundation (electrical/controls or asset)
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve performance
• Experience in safety-critical manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated interest in people leadership and broader business impact

Preferred

• Shutdown and turnaround leadership
• Planning/scheduling and contractor management
• Capital projects and engineering execution
• Lean, TPM, or reliability-centered maintenance

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability 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. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully.