Production Manager

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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 plan options, life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flex benefits, learning & development library and more
• Financial Benefits include 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!
• Well-Being Benefits include EAP, Healthy Lifestyle Benefits, Legal plan, Critical illness, Pet Insurance, Employee Discounts, etc.
• Base Salary for PRODUCTION MANAGER is: $95k - $140k
• Salary based on relevant experience, strengths and requirements

At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Cascades Tissue Group as the Production Manager .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage mill operations teams, fostering a culture of safety, operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily mill production activities, including pulp preparation, paper machine operations, utilities, and support processes to ensure production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved.
• Drive operational performance through effective production planning, resource allocation, process optimization, and collaboration across maintenance, reliability, quality, and engineering functions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the mill.
• Monitor key operating parameters and production metrics to maximize equipment efficiency, product quality, fiber yield, and overall mill performance.
• Partner with maintenance and reliability teams to improve equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and support long-term asset reliability strategies.
• Monitor and control operating costs, including labor, raw materials, energy consumption, and maintenance expenditures, while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Prepare and present regular reports on mill performance, including production, safety, quality, reliability, environmental compliance, and financial KPIs to senior leadership.
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members to build organizational capability, strengthen leadership succession, and support employee growth.
• Lead strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts by utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies to improve productivity, quality, and overall mill performance.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Pulp & Paper Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Management, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a paper mill, pulp mill, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven servant leadership approach with experience developing high-performing teams and driving a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Strong understanding of mill operations, including paper machine processes, utilities, maintenance, reliability, quality systems, and environmental compliance.
• Proficiency with SAP/ERP systems, production planning, performance metrics, and cost management; pulp and paper manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

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.