Manager, Corporate Reliability

Job Description
What We Offer:
Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation cost (if applicable)
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)
• $120,000 - $170,000 ( please note that this is an estimate and actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications. )

Responsibilities
Develop and Implement Reliability Framework

• Lead the development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of the Key Elements of Reliability (KER) framework for the Tissue Division, ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate goals and best practices.

Drive Site Auditing, Performance Measurement, and Continuous Improvement

• Execute and refine the auditing process for all sites, utilizing a key element scoring approach to evaluate and benchmark reliability practices.
• Collaborate with site Maintenance and Reliability leaders to assess current practices and develop targeted improvement plans based on audit results.
• Assist in developing, tracking, and reporting divisional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), both leading and lagging, to monitor reliability improvements and drive accountability.
• Identify and analyze process data to uncover cross-site opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Lead divisional projects focused on enhancing systems, procedures, and practices (e.g., RCA system, asset health, exploded bills of materials).
• Facilitate the sharing and standardization of best practices across all sites to ensure consistent application of reliability principles.

Technical Leadership and Support

• Provide technical assistance and leadership to site teams on reliability improvement initiatives, including asset criticality analysis, FMEA, planning, scheduling, preventive and predictive maintenance, precision maintenance, downtime analysis, basic care, and root cause analysis.
• Support teams in the implementation and optimization of reliability programs and strategies.

Standardization of Base Data and Technology Leadership

• Work with sites to improve and standardize base data, including equipment hierarchy, bills of materials, and parts identification, to support effective reliability management.
• Provide input into the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of software and systems used to support asset management and reliability (e.g., JD Edwards, easyRCA).
• Oversee the integration and optimization of these systems to ensure they meet divisional needs and support best practices.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, machine sensor technologies, and others) and evaluate their applicability to asset management and reliability.
• Champion the adoption of innovative tools and approaches that enhance reliability performance and operational efficiency.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Supervise Reliability Engineers and Coop Students, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with site representatives, engineering, maintenance, and operations to drive reliability excellence.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an Engineering discipline is preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma certification and/or experience desired
• CMRP Certification is desired
• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Previous Reliability Engineering and/or Maintenance Leadership experience is required
• JD Edwards CMMS experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on leadership
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office programs and CMMS is required

About Us
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.

About The Team
At
Irving Consumer Products
, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale in Canada and Scotties in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.