Plant Manager

• Career pathways that support your goals! 
• Financial Benefits include 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!
• Well-Being Benefits include EAP, healthy lifestyle tools, legal plan, critical illness, etc.
• Base Salary Range for PLANT MANAGER $123k - $185k CAD
• Profit Sharing based on profitability of the company offered as a % of base salary.   

At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within Cascades Containerboard Packaging as Plant Manager.    
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety

• Ensure that a plant wide safety program is in place and that all employees are carrying out their responsibilities as described
• Participate in accident and incident investigations and corrective actions are taken to prevent hazardous conditions and/or behaviors
• Ensure that there is an established safety program and that all safety rules, policies and procedures are adhered to

Business Development & Operational Strategy

• Provide oversight and strategic direction to meet organizational objectives and ensure the fiscal health of the business unit.
• Develop business strategies to support the operational functions and ensure profitability.
• Understand marketplace, competition and knowledge of existing and prospective customers.
• Set, monitor and align business goals through the use Key Performance Indicators
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and project teams in the implementation of optimization projects specific to your unit

People Management

• Development of an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, retention, employee development and high performance.
• Create a workplace culture that is consistent with the organizations vision and values.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for differing ideas and concepts.
• Display exemplary leadership to support a team of direct reports comprised of Supervisory and Management staff, and all other office and plant personnel
• Conduct formal and informal performance feedback sessions

General Plant Administration & Analysis Functions:  

• Ensure the execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and highlight areas for improvement with the union
• Ensure that sufficient employee time, supervisor support, and funds are budgeted for safety equipment, tools and training.
• Monitor inventory
• Champion cost control initiatives, including but not limited to Overtime, direct labor, fixed and variable costs
• Manage Capital expenditures
• Maintain and analyze operational reports to identify gaps/ operational needs

Bring out the best in yourself. Commit. Evolve. Persevere. Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & STRENGTHS

• Proven troubleshooting ability with emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, reliability and quality
• Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellence
• Ability to build relationships and foster trust with stakeholders at all business levels
• Sound judgment to ensure follow-up and effective implementation of solutions in accordance with company priorities to make appropriate decisions
• Strong persuasiveness to foster maximum buy-in in a difficult context
• Strong communication skills, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to guide and coach team members
• Ability to perform machining functions would be an asset
• Well organized.
• Must be aware of all safety standards and requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or Operations preferred
• A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role. 
• Prior experience with lithographic printing industry is a definite plus.
• Experienced with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. It will fairly consider all those qualified for this position. The use of the masculine in our communication refers to both women and men.

About Cascades

• Being part of Cascades means revealing the full potential of matter, people, and ideas. We are a source of possibilities. Since 1964, we have been offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in terms of packaging, hygiene and recovery.
   
• Join 12,000 women and men working in a network of more than 90 business units located in North America and Europe.