Engineering And Maintenance Manager

We are looking for an energetic, motivated, and forward-thinking leader to join our team as
Engineering & Maintenance Manager
at Irving Wallboard. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong professional with solid industrial maintenance experience who is ready to take on a broader leadership role influencing plant performance, reliability, safety, engineering, people development, and business results. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role offers the opportunity to influence plant performance, contribute to strategic initiatives, and develop the leadership capabilities required for future senior management opportunities.
Why Irving Wallboard?Irving Wallboard (Atlantic Wallboard Limited) operates one of North America’s most modern and highly automated gypsum manufacturing facilities. Based in Saint John, NB, we produce a full range of wallboard products for residential and commercial construction.
We provide a solid foundation for you to build your career within a dynamic company and division. Through challenging assignments, mentorship, leadership development, and exposure to broader business operations, you will have the opportunity to expand your capabilities and ensure your success as a leader within J.D. Irving Limited.
What We Offer to You
Group RRSP contribution matching program
Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account
Fitness center located on-site
Health & Wellness reimbursement program
Employee & Family Assistance Programs
Employee wallboard product purchasing program
Relocation support (if applicable)
Opportunity to grow your career within J.D. Irving Limited
Responsibilities
Lead plant maintenance, engineering, reliability, and asset management strategies
Lead by example in creating a strong safety culture
Set the standard for safety leadership and regulatory compliance
Coach, develop, and inspire a skilled maintenance and engineering team
Actively mentor engineers, supervisors, and future leaders
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and cost performance
Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, execution, and contractor performance
Collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain to improve overall plant performance
Balance daily operational priorities with long term reliability and asset management strategies
Contribute to capital planning, engineering projects, continuous improvement, and broader business objectives
Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to identify opportunities for operational excellence and sustainable business growth
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with relevant industrial experience
Strong hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, including a solid mechanical foundation (electrical and controls experience considered an asset)
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop people, and drive performance improvements
Experience in safety-focused industrial manufacturing environments
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to connect technical decisions with operational efficiency and business performance
Demonstrated leadership potential, ambition, and interest in progressing toward broader operational and business leadership responsibilities
Preferred:
Shutdown and turnaround leadership
Maintenance planning, scheduling, and contractor management
Capital projects and engineering execution
Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or reliability-centered maintenance
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