Engineering & 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.

• 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

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

• 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 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

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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Join Irving Wallboard, where we produce top-quality gypsum wallboard products for a wide range of construction projects. Whether for residential or commercial use, our state-of-the-art facility spans 300,000 square feet and uses cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence in every product. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, productive, and innovative workplace, where safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a core value that supports a positive, incident-free environment. If you're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking company with a strong commitment to employee well-being and development, Irving Wallboard is the place to build your career!

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.