MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADER - Jobs in Saint John, NB

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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADERThe Opportunity:We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to join our dynamic team at Irving Tissue based in Saint John, New Brunswick.As a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader, you will supervise a crew of approximately 14 mechanical tradespeople throughout the mill, providing leadership in the areas of safety, housekeeping, productivity, quality and best practices. Your day-to-day work will also include facilitating problem-solving and troubleshooting activities and working collaboratively with team members in all departments. As a member of the maintenance team, you will also have opportunities to get involved with cross-functional strategic initiatives and training & development activities.Who We Are:Our team operates within a highly technical, fast paced, competitive business and is part of an integrated forest products value chain under J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI). Our goal is to play an integrated role in sustainably transforming our renewable forest resources into value-added products for today’s consumer markets.We are not just invested in forest products; we are invested in people. We know that our overall success is a joint effort, and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. Being curious and focused on innovation is key to a successful team.We operate four Pulp and Paper Mills out of Saint John and St. George, New Brunswick that produce a combined one million tonnes of product and employ over 1000 employees. Irving Tissue produces quality parent rolls of tissue, providing the strength and softness that have made our leading consumer and private label brands the choice of customers throughout North America.You Have:

• Completed post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent, or Journeyman Status in a mechanical trade.
• 3-5 years of experience in Pulp & Paper or other industrial environments.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
• Safety leadership knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Maintenance Management Professional or work towards such a designation would be considered an asset.
• Desire to lead people.
• Desire to grow and develop your leadership and technical capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.

We Have:

• More than $400 million recently invested into improving and growing the Pulp & Paper Division, with significant future capital investment planned at all four of our Pulp and Paper Mills.
• Career growth opportunities in Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Leadership, and other disciplines.
• Significant investment in training including partnerships with some of the best Educational Institutions in the country.
• A complete benefits program including health coverage and GRSPs.

The Company:Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Eastern Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), and the United States. We are a team of 18,000 dedicated employees.To Apply for this Career Opportunity:Please apply online by Monday, October 10, 2022.We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.To learn more about our products and services click hereIrving Tissue Company is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discriminationQuick Apply

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