Converting Operators Leader

What we offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• 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)
• This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position. 
   

Reporting to the Converting Manager, the Asset Leader is ultimately responsible for ensuring assets are adequately maintained with necessary tools, materials, and supplies needed for operation. This position will proactively coordinate and lead the manufacturing operations to ensure the achievement of department objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & People. 

1. Monitor measurement systems to ensure consistency between crews and assist in communicating Key Performance Indicators to the crews.  Ensure systems are developed, monitored, and sustained to deliver and improve operational excellence. Develop and drive implementation of site initiatives to support multi-year site vision 
2. Coordinate maintenance and operational resources on a daily basis and for scheduled “down days”
3. Develop a climate which encourages the participation and involvement of all employees to pursue continuous development and continuous improvement. Coach, develop & mentor Process Techs and Process Engineers. Support capability development and provide feedback for operating teams
4. Lead Manufacturing teams, Maintenance teams, Process Engineers, Process Techs & Suppliers to evaluate and recommend upgrades and design improvements. Lead teams through trouble-shooting exercises leading to process stability and improvement
5. Support Value Stream Manager and other site leaders in determining and directing long-range plans, objectives, and activities 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred 
5+ years in an operations leadership role in a Consumer Packaged Goods processing facility 
Strong coaching & mentoring skills with experience in leading change 
Strong technical abilities 
Excellent communication skills & comfortable in presenting to senior level audiences 
Ability to influence with and without authority 
Advanced systems aptitude and excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel