Team Leader, Operations

J.D. Irving, Limited; Utopia; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking an Operations Team Leader to guide a unionized operations team in a safe, effective manner. You will lead across departments to meet production and quality targets, and administer the collective agreement.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 environment with a focus on continuous improvement. Located in Lake Utopia area, with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing/processing environment is an asset.
• Willingness to work rotating, 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation.
• Able to lead a team, collaborate across functions, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Working with various departments to meet production and quality targets.
• Facilitate problem solving and troubleshooting with operating crews while promoting safe work practices.
• Administer the Collective Agreement.
• Input and approve accurate daily time entries, identify areas for improvement.
• Support the development of an engaged workforce focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma

Tools

Computerized operations

Administrative systems

Job description

Job Description

As the Operations Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing leadership and supervision to a skilled unionized operations team in a safe and effective manner.

Job Description

As the Operations Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing leadership and supervision to a skilled unionized operations team in a safe and effective manner.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Working with various departments throughout the mill to ensure production and quality targets are met
• Facilitating problem solving and troubleshooting activities with the operating crews all while adhering to and promoting safe work practices.
• Administering the Collective Agreement
• Input and approve accurate daily time entries, and identify areas for improvement within your areas of responsibility.
• You must be willing to support the development of an engaged workforce with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 2 year completed diploma in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry related experience is an asset.
• Willingness to work rotating, 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation.
• Able to excel in a team environment and participate in cross functional teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Able to display evidence of leadership skills from previous work experience.
• Familiar with computerized operations and administrative systems.

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

Lake Utopia Paper produces high quality corrugating medium for the North American and export markets. Lake Utopia Paper’s corrugating medium is a key component of box packaging for a wide variety of industries. Located in Utopia, New Brunswick, our mill has supplied customers in Canada, the U.S. andLatin America for over fifty years.