JOB DESCRIPTION
Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Starting wage of $54.772/hour depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritize and plan all maintenance work on their line/area
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Coordinators, and Production Staff to plan and schedule daily maintenance activities, order parts, schedule contractors work, plan and co-ordinate major line outages and shutdown work
• Together with the Maintenance/Reliability Engineers, maintain the database of complete and correct BOMs, PMs, work instructions and asset histories
• Participate in meetings with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, Asset Managers, and Process Engineers to define and prioritize the backlog to ensure approved corrective work is properly planned and prepared
• Communicate the daily and weekly planned maintenance activities to the teams
• Work cross functionally to assist with the planning, installation, start-up, and performance validation of new equipment as well as maintain existing equipment
• Improve maintenance performance and cost through well planned work
• Work with operators and process technicians to develop, improve, and monitor key processes and procedures
• Assist in the development and refinement of Preventive Maintenance Program including creating and updating model work orders and the PM schedule for assigned equipment
• Works with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Coordinator and Maintenance Process Engineer to manage the budget and provide feedback/analysis
• Assist in writing standard work documents, job aids, and maintenance technician training programs
• The job is not sedentary; it involves frequent on-site visits and communicating with diverse elements for the effective planning of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate of Qualification or Engineering degree/diploma, preferably Electrical or relevant field
• 5 years working within a manufacturing maintenance department
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including Lean and Six Sigma
• Proven track record of working safely
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong learning & development capability
• Effective interpersonal skills, especially between work teams
• Proficiency with computer software (i.e., MS Office, JDE)

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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Irving Tissue , 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 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. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.