What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Irving Tissue?
Job Description
What we offer
Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
The Process Engineer will serve as a technical lead in the development and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. Key focus areas include safety, quality, cost, yield, waste, and process reliability. More senior process engineering candidates will also be expected to provide engineering leadership to operations and to participate in the skill development of less senior process engineers and operating personnel. Develop and implement process improvements, monitor process capability, and conduct product performance assessments using statistical analysis and process optimization tools and methodologies
At Irving Tissue, 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 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 Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.
What we offer
Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
- 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
- Health & Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Product Purchase Program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
- Relocation costs (if applicable)
The Process Engineer will serve as a technical lead in the development and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. Key focus areas include safety, quality, cost, yield, waste, and process reliability. More senior process engineering candidates will also be expected to provide engineering leadership to operations and to participate in the skill development of less senior process engineers and operating personnel. Develop and implement process improvements, monitor process capability, and conduct product performance assessments using statistical analysis and process optimization tools and methodologies
- Lead Root Cause Analysis activities to solve technical, quality, or safety concerns
- Improve manufacturing capacity and cost
- Develop and implement production trials to resolve challenges and improve finished product characteristics
- Work with operators and process technicians to develop, improve and monitor key processes and procedures
- Assist in writing standard work documents, job aids, and operator training programs
- Work cross functionally to assist with the planning, installation, start-up and performance validation of new equipment as well as maintain existing equipment
- Senior level candidates should be considered an expert in some or all of these areas and be able to translate these results into major improvements and/or capital projects
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Industrial, Pulp and Paper, Electrical or Mechanical or Chemical
- 2 years manufacturing experience
- 7 years of relevant experience required for consideration in senior level role
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including Lean and Six Sigma
At Irving Tissue, 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 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 Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.