Leading project teams to optimize the overall quality and/or productivity of any process performed within any department in the facility (improving quality, productivity, reducing overall costs, and leading the Development Department, while serving as mentor and advisor to our overall teams.
Identify through data analysis, work required in critical areas to drive improvement and efficiencies (i.e., initiatives/processes that will reduce waste) while provide recommendations on process improvements.
Visit the production floor, to investigate issues with the subject matter experts (SME) to assist in resolution (troubleshooting). Responsible for the oversight of the Development Department and OPEX Department.
Bench-mark best practices with industry leading competitors and internal manufacturing plants to assist in new process implementation and providing recommendations to facilitate transitions or improve efficiencies.
Customer contact includes troubleshooting quality complaints, responding to various inquiries and customer visits as required (reviewing product cuttings).
Create processes to improve productivity, while reducing plant waste.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Planner/Scheduler on special projects as required.
Current and future plant equipment and processes
Optimize current operational processes
Recommend strategic equipment improvements
Conceptualize, influence and implement industry leading best practices as a result of research and analysis.
Technical College Degree, bachelor’s degree or equivalent
5-7 Years in Manufacturing
J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. Since 1882 our focus has been on providing quality products and superior service to customers around the world. Our head offices are in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. J.D. Irving, Limited is made up of a diverse group of companies in various business segments:
Forestry & Forest Products
Transportation
Shipbuilding & Industrial Marine
Retail & Distribution
Industrial Equipment, Construction Services & Building Materials
Specialty Printing
Consumer Packaged Goods
Food Processing
At J.D. Irving, Limited our core values form the foundation of our company’s story and how we operate on a daily basis. J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to growing leaders and providing them with challenging and rewarding career opportunities. With a focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across various industries, JDI offers both internal and external competency based development tailored to individual needs. Our external partners are recognized as world-class, assisting us in creating one of the best leadership pipelines in the country. We partner with some of the top educational and training development schools in Canada who are considered to be "leaders in developing leaders".
