Job Description

What we offer:

• Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and 401K 100% match at 5% effective 1st of month following start date
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Employee & family assistance programs
• 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)
• Pay range is $81,000 - $115,000/yr, depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications

The Logistics Operations Leader will lead department initiatives, projects, and help motivate Logistics teams to deliver results in key areas of safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, waste reduction, asset utilization, human resource objectives and continuous improvement. He/she will provide leadership for Logistics daily operations and develop plans for future growth and development of assets, and the operation.

• Coordinate and lead Logistics operations to ensure the achievement of department objectives for safety, product quality, productivity, cost to manufacture, and customer service. Ensure systems are developed, monitored, maintained, and sustained to continually raise the bar on operational efficiencies and effectiveness, and operator engagement by improving work tasks and asset performance.
• Foster a climate that encourages the participation and involvement of all employees in pursuit of continuous development and continuous improvement. Ensure that employees are aware of expectations and are accountable for sustaining initiatives and plans.
• Establish and maintain our high Irving standards for working conditions, housekeeping, appearance, and manufacturing equipment. Ensure the physical assets are properly maintained and upgraded and that inventories of parts, materials, and supplies are controlled to the lowest necessary level.
• Improve and maintain high employee engagement and work proactively with internal customers and other sites’ teams. Establish and maintain an optimum organization with proper staffing, training, motivation. Ensure effective application of internal controls and procedures by providing management direction and support. Ensure entire team understands customer/end-user and the needs in quality, service, and price.
• Support Logistics Manager and other site leaders in determining and directing long range plans, objectives, and activities. Communicate effectively to Logistics Manager, peers, subordinates, and others who need answers (timely, completely, concisely, clearly, responsively, respectfully).
• Review and approve direct reports’ time on a daily basis to ensure hours and pay code breakdown are correct for positive employee experience and financial reporting accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar environment.

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.