Plant Manager

WELCOME HOME! – PLANT MANAGER Converting At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:Career pathways that support your goals! Excellent Benefits Package offering health options, life insurance, time offFinancial Benefits include 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!Well-Being Benefits include EAP options, lifestyle Benefits, legal plan, critical illnessBase Salary Range for PLANT MANAGER Starting at $140k + profit sharing targetAt Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within Cascades as the Plant Manager.ResponsibilitiesHealth & SafetyEnsure that a plant wide safety program is in place and that all employees are carrying out their responsibilities as describedParticipate in accident and incident investigations and corrective actions are taken to prevent hazardous conditions and/or behaviorsEnsure that there is an established safety program and that all safety rules, policies and procedures are adhered toBusiness Development & Operational StrategyProvide 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 IndicatorsCollaborate with key stakeholders and project teams in the implementation of optimization projects specific to your unitPeople ManagementDevelopment 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 personnelConduct formal and informal performance feedback sessionsGeneral Plant Administration & Analysis FunctionsEnsure that sufficient employee time, supervisor support, and funds are budgeted for safety equipment, tools and training.Monitor inventoryChampion cost control initiatives, including but not limited to Overtime, direct labor, fixed and variable costsManage Capital expendituresMaintain and analyze operational reports to identify gaps/ operational needsBring 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 & StrengthsProven troubleshooting ability with emphasis on safety and reliabilityLeadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellenceAbility to build relationships and foster trust with stakeholders at all business levelsSound judgment to ensure follow-up and effective implementation of solutions in accordance with company priorities to make appropriate decisionsStrong persuasiveness to foster maximum buy-in in a difficult contextStrong communication skills, tact and diplomacyAbility to guide and coach team membersAbility to perform machining functions would be an assetWell organized.Must be aware of all safety standards and requirementsRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business, or Operations preferredA combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree1-3 years of experience in manufacturing leadership role. Prior experience in the paper industry.Experienced with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)About CascadesCascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.