Material Supervisor - Development Opportunity at J.D. Irving, Limited

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Logistics Management, Warehousing Operations, Safety Leadership, Work Coordination, Communication, Decision-making, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Focus

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

The Material Supervisor Development Opportunity is a structured 24‑month program designed to prepare employees for supervisory roles within logistics and warehousing operations. The program combines technical training, leadership development, and practical experience to build capability in safety leadership, work coordination, communication, and decision‑making. Participants are supported through a defined development plan that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and long‑term career progression. This role provides operational support at Woodside Industries while enhancing absence coverage across multiple locations. It offers meaningful leadership experience within a unionized environment and is designed to enable successful progression into a supervisory role. 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.

Responsibilities

Participate in a 24-month development program to prepare for supervisory roles in logistics and warehousing. Provide operational support at Woodside Industries and manage absence coverage across multiple locations.