Team Leader, Fibreline Operations (Relief)

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Saint John seeks a Relief Team Leader to supervise a crew, ensuring the safe and cost-effective production of premium Kraft pulp. Responsibilities include providing leadership, managing a team, and promoting safety practices. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of supervisory experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years supervisory experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to operational areas, ensuring safe production.
• Supervise unionized employees by assigning work and setting expectations.
• Promote safe work practices and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Strong science, math and mechanical aptitudes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Successful completion of 2 years post-secondary education

Job description

As a Relief Team Leader in theFibrelineoperations group, you will supervise a crew ofapproximately 12-15operators with theobjectiveof ensuring the safe, environmentally conscious, cost-effective production of premium Kraft pulp. This is a full-time position that entails working shift work, primarily providing vacation/sickness coverage butalso canincludes periods of day work supporting mill operation or special projects.

In addition to your direct reports, you will work closely with the department day staff, which consists of Operating Superintendents, Process Engineers, Maintenance, and E/I. Together with your team, you will help execute the strategies and initiatives that drive safety, environmental compliance, quality, and production goals.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Successful completion of 2yearspost-secondary education.
• Years of Experience (preferred, but notrequired): 2-5yearssupervisory experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong science,mathand mechanical aptitudes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills and ability to lead and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to various operational areas of the mill, ensuring the safe, cost-effective production of high quality kraft market pulp.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment andbe responsible fordailysupervisorof unionized employees (ie. assign work, set expectations, hold personnel accountable).
• Manage multiple tasks and promote safe work practices.
• Ensure consistent adherence to ISO standards for quality and environmental management.
• Adhere tolabourcontractandcomply withall company procedures.
• Think outside the box and constantly look for and highlight improvement opportunities.