Assistant Team Leader

Assistant Team Lead

We are seeking an Assistant Team Lead for an opportunity at our White Pine Operation in Dixfield Maine. We are looking for a safety-oriented, energetic individual to help lead our Planer mill 2nd shift operations team.

What We Offer:

• 401k with 5% company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Reimbursement Accounts
• Annual Uniform Credit
• Paid Vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Relocation Reimbursement
• In-house professional certifications and training courses
• Production-based bonus programs
• Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive Wages

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in safety, quality, and manage KPI's, and employee engagement to the operations team.
• Supervise maintenance team of millwrights while working closely with other supervisors and managers.
• Meeting established production specifications, schedules and quality standards.
• Analyze production and operational trends to identify problems in order to recommend solutions to improve performance of machine centers.
• Assess employee performance and provide feedback to help reach planer mill KPI's
• Perform all other related tasks that will help drive the planer mill and overall success of the mill and drive employee performance and engagement.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience Preferred: 2+ years of relevant supervisory experience.
• A strong commitment to safety and an understanding to behavior-based safety programs.
• Understanding & Experience in Process Improvement is an asset.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and career development.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a multidisciplinary environment, with a high level of detail.
• Organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

About the Team

Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 12 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.

About Us

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9978
• Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
• Posting Date 05/18/2026, 06:05 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 24 Hall Hill Road, Dixfield, ME, 04224, US