Welcome to Cascades! –
Make a real impact
on people, safety and performance. We’re looking for a people-first leader to join our manufacturing team as the Operations Excellence Coach/Asset Owner – Someone who leads with purpose, empowers their team, and puts the safety and development of their team at the heart of every decision.
At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:
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-Training & Development Opportunities Supporting Your Goals
-Financial Benefits: Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options
-Well-Being Benefits: Healthy Lifestyle Plans, Tools for the Entire Family
-Base Salary Range for Operations Excellence Coach/Asset Owner is $70,000 - $85,000
-Compensation is based on qualifications that align with the requirements
At our facility in Mississauga, Ontario you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Packaging team as the Operations Excellence Coach/Asset Owner:
RESPONSIBILITIES
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-Lead and inspire a production team with a servant leadership mindset, fostering trust, growth, and accountability.
-Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring daily practices reflect a deep commitment to employee well-being — not just compliance.
-Conduct Health and Safety audits and develop action plans for maintaining a safe, orderly, clean work environment.
-Ensure compliance by maintaining documentation, SOPs, quality standards and safety audits with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
-Collaborate across technical and functional teams to bridge gaps between process expertise and people leadership through effective communication and information flow.
-Develop and implement learning plans that encourage curiosity, growth, and engagement while addressing performance gaps.
-Coach, train and mentor team members to enhance their manufacturing skills while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
-Monitor and improve equipment performance (OEE), workflow efficiency, and asset utilization in alignment with business goals through hands on leadership, clear communication, and a focus on team empowerment.
-Support production standards and audits (HACCP, SQF) utilizing experience, skills and best practices developed in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Bring out the best in yourself!
Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.
REQUIREMENTS
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-5+ years of leadership experience with a history of team development, creating a culture of engagement and people-focused strategies.
-Post-secondary education in manufacturing or related field, MS365 proficiency, SAP preferred.
-Certified JHSC member preferred with strong knowledge of safety regulations.
-Familiar with Lean principles with the ability to address production challenges, and optimize workflows for maximum efficiency.
We look forward to meeting you!
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 has 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.
