Assistant Team Leader

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dixfield (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

401k with 5% company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking an Assistant Team Lead for the Planer Mill 2nd Shift in Dixfield, Maine. In this role, you will provide leadership in safety and quality management, supervise a team of millwrights, and analyze production trends for continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of supervisory experience and a strong commitment to safety. The position also offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and understanding of behavior-based safety programs.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop a career.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in safety, quality, and KPI management.
• Supervise the maintenance team of millwrights.
• Analyze production trends to identify problems and recommend solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety commitment

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Assistant Team Lead – Planer Mill 2nd Shift (White Pine Operation, Dixfield, Maine)

What We Offer

• Competitive wage
• 401k with 5% company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Reimbursement accounts
• Annual uniform credit
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee discount programs
• Dependent scholarship programs
• Relocation reimbursement
• In-house professional certifications and training courses
• Production‑based bonus programs
• Sign‑on bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in safety, quality, and KPI management and employee engagement.
• Supervise the maintenance team of millwrights and collaborate with other supervisors and managers.
• Meet established production specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Analyze production and operational trends to identify problems and recommend solutions that improve machine‑center performance.
• Assess employee performance and provide feedback to help reach planer mill KPIs.
• Perform related tasks that support the success of the mill and drive employee performance and engagement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and an understanding of behavior‑based safety programs.
• Experience in process improvement is an asset.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop a career.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi‑task in a multidisciplinary environment with high detail orientation.
• Organizational, prioritizing, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Inclusion and Accommodation

We are committed to creating accessible environments and encouraging accommodations for all applicants. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the application and employment.