Process Lead - Paper Machine

WELCOME HOME! – PAPER MACHINE PROCESS LEAD

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, etc.
• Base Salary Range for PAPER MACHINE PROCESS LEAD L2 IS $72k-$108k+ based on experience level and qualifications that align with the requirements. 
• Profit Sharing based on profitability of the company is offered as a % of base salary.   

At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Cascades Containerboard team at our Ashland, Virginia facility! 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all outcomes related to the techniques, processes, and systems in an area that results in superior product quality.
• Works closely with the Asset Owner and Reliability Lead, owning and driving lean manufacturing processes such as Centerlines (CL) and Rapid Changeovers (RCO):

• Work with production planners to optimize production schedule and grade changes.
• Calibrate centerline.
• Develop modification request forms (DAMMES)
• Collects and analyzes data on quality and production variances and creates action plan to mitigate variance.
• Share best practices with other Process Leads
• Communicate any procedural issues with suppliers.
• Support large / small scale projects / modifications in area including machine parts design.
• Continuously improve standards and processes related to CL and RCO
• Utilize centerline to troubleshoot and ensure correct base condition.
• Train and coach operators on best practices for CL and RCO
• Support CI Pillar, Autonomous Asset Management Pillar, and Quality Pillar
• Assess asset performance and correct situation.
• Execute product development/qualification process.
• Document management (standard operating procedures "SOP’s”)

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.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & STRENGTHS

• Excited by working with and leading team members dedicated to achieving goals.
• Knowledge and experience with chemical, mechanical and electrical processes involved in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the paper industry highly desirable.
• Demonstrates good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience and understanding of Lean Production System principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work well and communicate with others.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical and/or engineering, industrial technology, or other related degree. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years’ experience as a chemical process/quality engineer or engineering technician in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office

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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.
   
• Join 12,000 women and men working in a network of more than 90 business units located in North America and Europe.