Maintenance & Reliability Manager

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At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:

Group insurance & 401(k)/Retirement Plan with Company ContributionsAccessible gym space &/or Paid Sports ActivitiesProfit Sharing Plan (not once, but three times per year!)Employee Assistance ProgramSalary Range for Maintenance & Reliability Manager $92k-$139k base salary

At our Cascades facility in Ashland, Virginia (Bear Island), you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Containerboard Packaging Group of our team as the Maintenance and Reliability Manager:

Responsibilities

Providing expertise to your team and oversee the management of contactors for maintenance work or projects Ensure operational excellence and solve problems by making recommendations to your direct reports and also to your managerReport asset performance and work with his team to implement methods to improve performance and sustain existing efficiencies.Effectively oversee the scheduling of planned work orders to ensure they are being completed by your teamParticipate in the annual action planning process and budget development.Prepare and execute investment and asset maintenance plans, shutdowns and meet return on investment targetsEngage and develop all your employeesEnsure compliance with Cascades’ business processes in the plant, in accordance with established business rules and best practicesEnsure the quality of work for maintenance teams under your responsibilityEnsure monitoring of the OHS risks identified in your sectorDrive the strategic plan by leading the ongoing implementation of lean manufacturing best practice utilizing experience with lean methodologies and tools. Communicate, lead, and support the plan that will achieve targets in terms of production capacity, standardization of operating costs, quality, engagement and health and safety.

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

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Relevant Experience & Strengths

Extensive experience in management and in the maintenance manufacturing sectorLeadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellenceAbility to guide and coach team membersSound judgment to ensure follow-up and effective implementation of solutions in accordance with company priorities and to make appropriate decisionsStrong communication skills, tact and diplomacyAbility to work within a 24/7 plant operations facilityAgility needed to work with various technological toolsExperience with Microsoft Office Software and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)Knowledge of SAP software or other ERP

Requirements

Must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, or related field and at least five (5) years of leadership experience in the manufacturing sector. Of the required experience, must have two (2) years of experience in the following:Experience leading a maintenance department.Experience managing and coaching individuals.Experience with safe working practices (lockout, PPE, confined space, etc.).Helpful to have experience with paper mill equipment, products, and new technologies.Experience evaluating and implementing optimized planning and scheduling processes. Experience implementing key performance indicators to monitor progress of project objectives; Helpful to have experience in designing and implementing complete maintenance processes with pulp and paper mills; andExperience with Capital Expenditures (CapEx).

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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.

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