Production Manager

Cascades•Carolina, NC

47d•Onsite

About The Position

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 off and more! Financial Benefits include 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options! Well-Being Benefits include EAP options, lifestyle Benefits, legal plan, critical illness, Base Salary Range for Production Manager: starting at $95k yearly plus profit sharing At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Cascades Tissue Group as the Production Manager. Lead and manage the team, fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement. Oversee the Production process, including scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource allocation to meet production targets. Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications through rigorous inspection and testing procedures. Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Monitor and control production costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including key metrics and KPI’s to senior management. Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Drive the strategic plan by leading the ongoing implementation of lean manufacturing best practice utilizing experience with lean methodologies and tools. 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. About Cascades Cascades 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. Your challenge! Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager’s mission is to achieve the manufacturing objectives associated with his or her unit's business strategy by optimizing available resources, rigorously applying business processes and establishing an effective communication system. You therefore participate in the implementation of processes, practices and tools specific to your unit aimed at optimizing operational efficiency. You also build a mobilized and competent team and support their production efforts while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and health and safety. As a result, you contribute to the achievement of your unit's strategic plan by positively influencing the adoption of healthy and safe behaviours, operating costs, performance and production capacity and quality. Individual responsibilities Accountable Ensure the safety of its employees and a safe environment free of all risks Ensure optimal execution of operations by achieving targets in terms of occupational health and safety, production capacity, standardization of operating costs and quality Establish and apply standard production practices and procedures to achieve your unit’s objectives Engage and develop all your employees Responsible Scrupulously apply business processes. Implement processes and tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement within your sector Ensure that conditions are in place for constant communication with employees (floor rounds, logbooks, etc.) Actively participate in the creation and implementation of optimization and investment projects Help to make your business unit’s strategic plan Ensure healthy working relationships and provide active listening to employees

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related technical degree
5+ Years of progressive leadership & learning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Servant leadership mindset with experience building and developing teams in the manufacturing sector.
A collaborative spirit that inspires and engages teams to achieve excellence.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and SAP/ERP systems.
Extensive supervisory experience in the manufacturing sector
Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellence
Ability to deal with change and to propose favourable adaptation conditions
Ability to guide and coach team members
Sound judgment to ensure follow-up and effective implementation of solutions in accordance with company priorities and to make appropriate decisions
Ability to carry out a number of projects simultaneously while respecting deadlines and priorities
Ability to manage ambiguous and complex situations
Strong communication skills, tact and diplomacy
Excellent ability to build and support a customer-focused culture based on a people-centred approach
Agility needed to work with various technological tools
Proficiency in written and spoken French and basic knowledge of English

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP software or other ERP (an asset)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the team, fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Oversee the Production process, including scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource allocation to meet production targets.
Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications through rigorous inspection and testing procedures.
Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Monitor and control production costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including key metrics and KPI’s to senior management.
Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Drive the strategic plan by leading the ongoing implementation of lean manufacturing best practice utilizing experience with lean methodologies and tools.
Ensure the safety of its employees and a safe environment free of all risks.
Ensure optimal execution of operations by achieving targets in terms of occupational health and safety, production capacity, standardization of operating costs and quality.
Establish and apply standard production practices and procedures to achieve your unit’s objectives.
Engage and develop all your employees.
Scrupulously apply business processes.
Implement processes and tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement within your sector.
Ensure that conditions are in place for constant communication with employees (floor rounds, logbooks, etc.).
Actively participate in the creation and implementation of optimization and investment projects.
Help to make your business unit’s strategic plan.
Ensure healthy working relationships and provide active listening to employees.