Technical Manager - Papermaking (Canada)

What we offer

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan Employee & family assistance program RRSP matching program Health & Wellness reimbursements Product purchase program Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development Relocation cost (if applicable) New Brunswick Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $152,500.

Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications. Ontario Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $121,000 to $171,000. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.

Product Improvement Own the basesheet development initiatives that are part of the 3 ‑ year papermaking product development roadmap for assigned categories Own trial design, success criteria, and recommendation Author trial charters and experimental plans with success criteria; execute validation runs and oversee sample/test plans Convert consumer and lab results into clear go/no ‑ go recommendations for product development reviews with Product Management/Quality/Marketing/Executive Leadership Define Specifications & Critical to Quality parameters Innovation Execute & support Sales/Marketing product innovation initiatives Drive changes and develop processes to enhance products / margin Lead external trials and evaluations with suppliers and labs (chemistry, fabrics, papermaking, converting, analytical testing) Ensure NDA and data ‑ handling compliance with vendors Investigate and implement new technologies Influence changes, ideas, and developments Regularly benchmark vs.

competitive/National brands to understand positioning and areas for improvement Support Provide multi ‑ site technical support for quality and runnability Provide technical support to customers / quality systems Provide support for significant operational and quality issues directly at the sites Mentor junior engineers Engage and influence all levels of the company Lead technical seminars for operational/process staff Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Chemical or Pulp & Paper preferred), or equivalent experience 10–15 years of tissue/towel papermaking experience, including TAD technology, process optimization, and trial/experimental design Experience in R&D, Product Development, and/or Quality Strong knowledge of papermaking processes; pulp mill process knowledge is an asset Proficiency in experimental design, statistics, data analysis, visualization, and root cause problem solving Project management experience, including A3 and Gantt chart methodologies Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and communication skills across all organizational levels Self-starter with the ability to learn and apply new concepts, manage competing priorities, and drive results Willingness to travel up to 25% across Canada and the United States Basic to intermediate converting knowledge or exposure