Maintenance Manager

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 

Responsibilities

• 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 

Qualifications

• 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) 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.

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!