Technical Manager - Papermaking (Canada)

J.D. Irving; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products in Toronto is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee product development in papermaking. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10–15 years of experience in tissue/towel papermaking with a strong background in trial design. The role includes managing the product roadmap, providing technical support, and mentoring junior engineers. This position offers competitive benefits including flexible health plans and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan

Employee & family assistance program

RRSP matching program

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in tissue/towel papermaking with TAD technology.
• R&D, Product Development, Quality experience.
• Understanding and applying new concepts and processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain papermaking product development roadmap.
• Provide multi-site technical support for quality and runnability.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Trial/experimental design

Papermaking process knowledge

Leadership and mentoring ability

Ability to manage multiple activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Technical Manager - Papermaking (Canada)

• Business Unit Irving Consumer Products

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Job Description

What We Offer:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Product Improvement

• Build and maintain the 3‑year papermaking product development roadmap for assigned categories.
• Own trial design, success criteria, and recommendation.
• Author trial charters and experimental plans with success criteria; execute validation runs and oversee sample/test plans.
• Convert consumer and lab results into clear go/no‑go recommendations for product development reviews with Product Management/Quality/Marketing.
• Define Specifications & Critical to Quality attributes and variables for papermaking.
• Execute & support Sales/Marketing product innovation initiatives.
• Drive changes and develop processes to enhance products / margin.
• Lead external trials and evaluations with suppliers and labs (chemistry, fabrics, papermaking, converting, analytical testing).
• Ensure NDA and data‑handling compliance with vendors.
• Investigate and implement new technologies.
• Influence changes, ideas, and developments.

Support

• Provide multi‑site technical support for quality and runnability.
• Provide technical support to customers / quality systems.
• Provide support for significant operational and quality issues directly at the sites.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Chemical / Pulp & Paper preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 10–15 years in tissue/towel papermaking with TAD technology; strong trial/experimental design background; basic to intermediate converting knowledge or exposure.
• R&D, Product Development, Quality experience.
• Thorough papermaking process knowledge (TAD technology an asset).
• Understanding and applying new concepts and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple activities with competing deadlines.
• Leadership, mentoring, and coaching ability.
• Ability to travel (up to 25% of time) to both Canada and the United States.

About the Team

AtIrving Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 7346
• Job Category Engineering & Science
• Posting Date 12/19/2025, 12:49 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1551 Weston Road, Toronto, ON, M6M 4Y4, CA