Director, Product Development & Technical Services

Application Deadline: Friday, August 14

What We Offer:
Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
•    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)

Please note: this role requires 25% travel

• Lead the organization's product development, revitalization, and technical design strategy from concept through commercialization. 

• Drive innovation by developing new products and product enhancements that strengthen competitive advantage and meet customer needs. 

• Oversee product trials, stage-gate processes, product specifications, and technical governance to ensure successful project execution. 

• Leads technical collaboration with suppliers, development partners, and manufacturing sites, providing expertise and support across the business. 

• Identify new product opportunities through market research, industry trends, and customer insights. 

• Manage technical risks related to intellectual property, confidentiality, regulatory requirements, and external partnerships. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Innovation teams to deliver business objectives. 

• Frames technical options, trade-offs, risks, resource needs, and recommendations for executive decision-making.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team, while supporting succession planning and technical knowledge management. 

• Establish and maintain the Corporate Technical Services operating rhythm, including prioritization, portfolio management, issue escalation, and cross-site alignment.

• 10-12+ years of relevant working experience

• University degree in Engineering, Technology related field, or equivalent experience;

• Experience with Converting, Through‑Air‑Dry (TAD) and Conventional tissue production or similar advanced processes

• Research & Development, Product Development, Quality experience;

• Results-driven leader with a proven ability to drive business outcomes and lead complex initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated success in prioritizing competing demands, managing multiple initiatives, and delivering against business objectives.
• Proven people leader with experience developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.