Senior Material Management Specialist

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day warehouse coordination, support contractor and facility maintenance activities, manage obsolete and capital project inventory, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, hands-on warehouse experience, proficiency with various mobile equipment and our E1 CMMS. Candidate must also be able to participate in our rotating after-hours 24/7 on-call schedule for our central warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement, storage, shipping, receiving and retrieval of MRO spare parts at CRW for Pulp & Paper division sites
• Sort, itemize & catalogue obsolete parts sent from sites for sale or salvage, and source potential vendors
• Coordinate contractor activities for CRW warehouse facility...ie Backflows, heating, sprinkler system PM’s, crane inspections, emergency lighting, and racking inspections etc
• Store & manage capital project items for Pulp & Paper division temporarily at warehouse
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and a 5S plan with a score above 4.0 for the CRW warehouse
• Proficiency with various mobile equipment operation and overhead crane
• Proficiency with E1 CMMS system for work orders, PM’s, PO’s, MDM’s and inventory management
• Coordinate warehouse preventive & corrective facility maintenance. ie. heating system inspections, crane inspections, emergency light inspections, etc.
• Manage selected ASCO Project initiatives and other improvement projects.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call schedule for warehouse access and part retrieval

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Technology or Trade diploma, Red Seal Journeyperson certification, or equivalent maintenance or material handling related education and experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, equipment drawings, and vendor manuals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a pulp and paper or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with JD Edwards (E1) or equivalent CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, material handling, asset management.
• Experience managing bills of materials, inventory data, and spare parts programs.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Irving Forest Services consists of a group of professionals that support the efficient operation of all the Pulp & Paper Division’s facilities. From engineering to sales and customer service, the Irving Forest Services team is working on improving and modernizing the businesses. With over $1.1 billion being invested into our operations, we are investing in the next generation.