Stores Team Leader

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) seeks a Stores Team Leader to coordinate warehouse, inventory, and maintenance activities for Irving Paper. You will oversee day‑to‑day Stores operations and ensure safety, organization, and efficiency.

Lead Stores personnel, manage rebuildable inventory, control surplus/obsolescence, and maintain data accuracy. You will support CMMS systems and drive continuous improvement in a heavy industrial setting with rotating after‑hours on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems (MS Office).
• Experience with maintenance or material handling environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Stores personnel and Stores processes.
• Managing the rebuildable inventory program.
• Managing surplus, obsolescence and new items.
• Managing vending machine access & reporting.
• Medius processing for Stores purchasing.
• Data management for inventory items.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage selected project initiatives and other improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

Tech or trade diploma

Red Seal journeyperson

Tools

JD Edwards E1

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Stores Team Leader to support warehouse, inventory, and maintenance activities for Irving Paper, Limited. This role is responsible for coordinating the storage, movement, retrieval, and management of parts, while ensuring the department is safe, organized, and efficient. The successful candidate will oversee day‑to‑day coordination, support maintenance activities, manage obsolete and capital project inventory, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, hands‑on warehouse experience, proficiency with various mobile equipment and our E1 CMMS. Candidate must also be able to participate in our rotating after‑hours 24/7 on‑call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Stores personnel and Stores processes
• Managing the rebuildable inventory program
• Managing surplus, obsolescence and new items
• Managing vending machine access & reporting
• Medius processing for Stores purchasing
• Data management for inventory items
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage selected ASCO Project initiatives and other improvement projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Technology or Trade diploma, Red Seal Journeyperson certification, or equivalent maintenance or material handling related education and experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong Leadership competencies including communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with JD Edwards (E1) or equivalent CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, material handling, asset management.
• Experience managing bills of materials, inventory data, and spare parts programs.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

As North America’s Largest Super Calendared paper producer, Irving Paper is a world-class facility that produces a wide range of products for your web printing needs. Nationally recognized for our commitment to productivity and process improvement, we use the latest technology to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.