J.D. Irving

Team Leader, Operations

J.D. Irving$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or 2-year diploma in a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Industry-related experience preferred.
  • Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation.
  • Strong team player with cross-functional teamwork experience.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills required.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities from previous positions.
  • Proficient with computerized operations and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a unionized operations team safely and effectively.
  • Collaborate with various departments to meet production and quality targets.
  • Facilitate problem-solving and troubleshooting with operating crews, promoting safety.
  • Administer the Collective Agreement fairly and consistently.
  • Input and approve daily time entries, identifying improvement areas.
  • Support workforce engagement and advocate for continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Engaging work environment focused on team collaboration and safety.
  • Participation in a unionized work setting with collective agreement benefits.
Full 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.

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

Responsibilities

This includes:
  • 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 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. and Latin America for over fifty years.

About J.D. Irving

J.D. Irving is a diversified conglomerate with operations in forestry, paper products, agriculture, transportation, and retail. The company is one of the largest employers in Eastern Canada, with over 16,000 employees. J.D. Irving is committed to sustainable development and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also involved in a range of community and charitable activities. J.D. Irving is headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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