J.D. Irving

Technical Manager - Papermaking (Canada)

J.D. Irving • $121K — $171K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, preferably Chemical or Pulp & Paper
  • 10-15 years of tissue/towel papermaking experience, including TAD technology and process optimization
  • Experience in R&D, Product Development, and/or Quality
  • Strong knowledge of papermaking and pulp mill processes
  • Proficiency in experimental design, statistics, and data analysis
  • Project management experience with A3 and Gantt chart methodologies
  • Strong leadership and communication skills at all organizational levels
  • Self-starter who can manage competing priorities and drive results
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% across Canada and the United States

Responsibilities

  • Own basesheet development initiatives for the 3-year papermaking product development roadmap
  • Design trials and define success criteria for validation runs
  • Convert consumer and lab insights into clear go/no-go recommendations
  • Define specifications and Critical to Quality parameters for product development
  • Execute and support product innovation initiatives in collaboration with Sales/Marketing
  • Drive product enhancements and margin improvement processes
  • Lead external trials and ensure compliance with NDA and data-handling policies
  • Benchmark against competitors to identify areas for improvement

Benefits

  • Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • RRSP matching program
  • Health & Wellness reimbursements
  • Product purchase program
  • Opportunities for job-related training and development
  • Relocation cost coverage (if applicable)
Full Job Description
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)
  • New Brunswick Region Pay Range Information:
    The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $152,500. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.
  • Ontario Region Pay Range Information:
    The expected base salary range for this position is $121,000 to $171,000. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.


Responsibilities

Product Improvement
  • Own the basesheet development initiatives that are part of 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/Executive Leadership
  • Define Specifications & Critical to Quality parameters


Innovation
  • 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
  • Regularly benchmark vs. competitive/National brands to understand positioning and areas for improvement


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
  • Engage and influence all levels of the company
  • Lead technical seminars for operational/process staff


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (Chemical or Pulp & Paper preferred), or equivalent experience
  • 10-15 years of tissue/towel papermaking experience, including TAD technology, process optimization, and trial/experimental design
  • Experience in R&D, Product Development, and/or Quality
  • Strong knowledge of papermaking processes; pulp mill process knowledge is an asset
  • Proficiency in experimental design, statistics, data analysis, visualization, and root cause problem solving
  • Project management experience, including A3 and Gantt chart methodologies
  • Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Self-starter with the ability to learn and apply new concepts, manage competing priorities, and drive results
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% across Canada and the United States
  • Basic to intermediate converting knowledge or exposure


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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Size
16,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
* Ladders Estimates

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