We are looking for an energetic and motivated person to join our talent pipeline and team as Maintenance Manager for Irving Wallboard. This position is ideal for a technically strong leader who thinks beyond maintenance: someone who understands how asset reliability, safety, people development, and financial performance come together to run a great business.

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, offering personal and professional growth through training and development, mentorship, and challenge to ensure your success as a leader within J.D. Irving Limited.

What We Offer to You:

Group RRSP contribution matching program
Manager Incentive 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

Own plant maintenance, reliability, and asset strategy

Lead by example in creating a strong safety culture

Set the standard for safety leadership and regulatory compliance

Coach and develop a skilled maintenance and engineering team

Actively mentor engineers, supervisors and future leaders

Drive preventive/predictive maintenance to improve uptime and cost

Own planning, scheduling, execution, and contractor performance

Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and supply chain

Balance daily execution with long-term reliability strategy

Contribute to capital planning, continuous improvement, and business results

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with industrial experience
Strong mechanical foundation (electrical/controls an asset)
Proven ability to lead teams and improve performance
Experience in safety-critical manufacturing environments
Demonstrated interest in people leadership and broader business impact

Preferred :

Shutdown and turnaround leadership
Planning/scheduling and contractor management
Capital projects and engineering execution
Lean, TPM, or reliability-centered maintenance

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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.

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