Operations Team 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

Job Description

Irving Tissue is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Operations Team Leader to join our team in Saint John, NB. This role offers a unique blend of frontline leadership, hands‑on operations, and strategic involvement.

Job Description

Irving Tissue is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Operations Team Leader to join our team in Saint John, NB. This role offers a unique blend of frontline leadership, hands‑on operations, and strategic involvement.

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

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or a completed 2-year (minimum) post-secondary program 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.
• A desire to lead and develop people.
• Commitment to growing your leadership and technical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.