Director of Operations — Pine Mills Leader (Relocation Support)

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dixfield (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Director of Pine Operations to oversee the operations and productivity of pine mills located in Dixfield, Maine. This role requires strong leadership to ensure safety, quality, and financial targets are met while managing resources and guiding strategic direction.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in engineering or a related field, along with significant management experience in the forest products industry. Relocation assistance is provided for candidates outside the area.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of management experience within forest products.
• Solid budget and business-planning experience.
• Ability to lead change with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high safety standards are maintained.
• Manage productivity and cost reductions in operations.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the sites.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering or equivalent

Master’s or MBA (requirement)

Job description

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Director of Pine Operations to oversee the operations and productivity of pine mills located in Dixfield, Maine. This role requires strong leadership to ensure safety, quality, and financial targets are met while managing resources and guiding strategic direction.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in engineering or a related field, along with significant management experience in the forest products industry. Relocation assistance is provided for candidates outside the area.