ASSISTANT SAWMILL OPERATIONS MANAGER

We are seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to join our sawmill leadership team located in the beautiful community of Doaktown, New Brunswick and support continuous improvement related to safety, quality, and production. The successful candidate will provide exceptional leadership to a team of frontline operations supervisors to meet and exceed our business KPI’s while promoting employee engagement, teamwork, and safety. The Assistant Manager will be involved in operational planning and o versee budgets to ensure good cost control and decision making. The Assistant Manager will also maintain continuous improvement program and maintenance systems to maximize quality and performance . You will work with the latest technology and experts in the field to produce quality products and meet production goals.

As the ideal candidate, you possess a minimum of 4 years of management experience, ideally in manufacturing environment, and good project management skills. You hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree along with a willingness to obtain Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Leveraging superior communication skills (both written and verbal), you lead with influence and can communicate with all levels of the organization adapting quickly to change. You are big picture leader and an exceptional problem solver who can identify and seize new opportunities. You pride yourself on your ability to deliver results and thrive in a fast-paced team environment. You are a career-driven individual who wants to join an organization where there are no limits placed on your individual potential.

If you are looking to take your career to the next level, apply below or contact sawmills@jdirving.com for more information. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performance team offering a competitive compensation, bonus, and relocation package negotiated based on experience and performance.

J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI), headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, is a family-owned and managed company with operations in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1882, JDI employs more than 19,000 people today. Our diverse and successful businesses span industries such as forestry and forest products, transportation and logistics, shipbuilding, retail and distribution, consumer products, food and agriculture, industrial equipment, and construction. Much has changed throughout our 140+ year history, but our basic formula remains the same. We are committed to building our businesses by investing in our employees, creating excellent products, giving superior service to valued customers and reinvesting in our communities – all while focusing on sustainability and environmental stewardship. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jun 7, 2023