I applied online. The process took 3+ months. I interviewed at J.D. Irving
Interview
Applied in Mid November 2023 for the role through their job portal. Timeline from initial application to offer was roughly 15 weeks.
Sequence of interviews / assessments:
- Video questionnaire submission
- Cognitive Assessment
- Behavioural Assessment
- Onsite interview - interview panel of Sr Process Engineer, Asset Manager, Process Tech
- Virtual interview - interview panel of Plant Manager, HR Manager
- Mechanical Aptitude Assessment
- Virtual interview - interview panel of VP HR, VP Manufacturing and Director Operations
I had one further assessment, background check and reference submission pending when I received an offer for another role (different industry) and withdrew the application.
Irving team were technically pretty sound and engaged and enthusiastic about the work. Lot of institutional knowledge.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioural, scenario based questions - reacting and adapting to change, leadership style, people management - motivating and supervising, understanding of how to maintain and implement quality and safety along with productivity.