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About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Production Manager, this position provides leadership, daily support, and technical expertise to the paper machine team, focusing on safety, quality, production, cost and environmental performance. Accomplish this through the implementation and adherence to TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) standards.

What you'll do

Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Create a culture where the safety of our people and our environment stewardship are priorities over production
• Actively engage and hold the team accountable to the SafeStart program
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, procedures, and company standards
• Conduct regular safety inspections and promptly address unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Evolve and mature the safety culture by actively participating in the safety conversation and behavioral safety processes
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations
• Ensure strong housekeeping standards are established, maintained, and audited regularly

TPM Leadership

• Create a culture where we embrace and implement TPM methodologies enabling our capability to achieve a world class OEE target of 90% by the end of 2025
• Enforce quality standards throughout the production process, identifying and resolving any quality issues promptly
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency and quality
• Support plant wide initiatives to drive OEE and waste improvement including Break Down Analysis (BDA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Clean Inspect and Lubricate (CIL), Focused Improvement (FI), One Point Lessons (OPL) and Standard Operating Practice (SOP) activities
• Identify and resolve production issues, troubleshoot machine problems, and implement solutions
• Attend daily and weekly operations review (DOR & WOR) meetings to check performance metrics, identify issues, and develop corrective actions
• Actively participate in the monthly review of site Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Metrics (OGSM) and contribute to the development of the annual plan
• Support and execute capital improvement and equipment upgrade projects, including commissioning and start‑up activities
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance on reliability improvements, shut planning, and asset optimization
• Manage day‑to‑day relationships with vendors and contractors supporting the paper machine area, ensuring all work complies with site safety, quality, cost, and operational standards
• Support capital installations and major equipment upgrades by coordinating vendors, internal stakeholders, and shift resources, and by participating in commissioning, equipment acceptance, performance verification, and post‑installation reviews

Team Leadership

• Create a culture where our people want to come to work, enjoy working together, and share a sense of belonging
• Lead and support shift teams, ensuring alignment with production plans, safety standards, and operating procedures
• Supervise, coach, and develop Assistant Superintendents, Process Engineers, and Co‑op Students
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support employee development plans
• Perform audits on the CI (Clean and Inspect) process
• Recognize and celebrate team achievements to reinforce positive performance and behaviors
• Collaborate effectively with union leadership, shift supervisors, maintenance, and cross‑functional teams
• Train team members on technical processes and procedures to improve their skills and knowledge
• Proactively identify risks and escalate operational, safety, or people‑related concerns to management

What you'll bring

• Successful candidate to have 5+ years of hands-on leadership experience managing employees in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment, with the ability to apply collective agreements consistently and effectively
• Engineering degree or technical education background preferred (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline)
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, KPI tracking, and reporting, required
• Working knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Strong understanding of production operations, equipment performance, safety leadership, and continuous improvement principles in a 24/7 operating environment
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under operational pressure
• Experience supporting capital installations, equipment upgrades, or process improvement projects in a manufacturing setting
• Six Sigma Green Belt or other continuous improvement certification considered an asset

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
• Education assistance for continuous skill development
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children
• Safety equipment and PPE support program

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range : $130, 000 - $163,000 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.