Operations Team Lead – Pulp & Paper, Frontline Leader

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking an Operations Team Leader for the Saint John, NB area.

The role combines frontline leadership with hands-on operational duties and strategic involvement, leading a crew on tissue machines and driving safety, quality, and efficiency. The position requires a engineering-related bachelor’s degree (or 2-year post-secondary) and 3–5 years in industrial environments, with strong problem-solving and communication skills to grow leadership capabilities and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in pulp & paper or other industrial environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Desire to lead and develop people.
• Commitment to growing leadership and technical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 12 operators on two tissue machines.
• Promote and enforce safety, housekeeping, production, and quality standards.
• Facilitate daily troubleshooting and problem-solving with operating teams.
• Manage crew performance and support employee development.
• Work a rotating schedule that includes both day and night shifts.
• Participate in strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Two-year post-secondary in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking an Operations Team Leader for the Saint John, NB area.

The role combines frontline leadership with hands-on operational duties and strategic involvement, leading a crew on tissue machines and driving safety, quality, and efficiency. The position requires a engineering-related bachelor’s degree (or 2-year post-secondary) and 3–5 years in industrial environments, with strong problem-solving and communication skills to grow leadership capabilities and support