Job Description
Paper Machine Plant Superintendent
City:  Niagara Falls
Province/State:  New York

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do.
Join Cascades Greenpac team as a Paper Machine Superintendant in Niagara Falls, NY and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive Annual Salary between $140,000 - $160,000 plus Profit Sharing
  • Career pathways that support your goals in a values driven environfment where your work directly supports customer success
  • Excellent Benefits Package:  Wellness Plan Options, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
  • Financial Benefits:  Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Stock Purchase Plan
  • Wellness Benefits:  Employee Assistance Plan, Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance
  • A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

 

Your Role

As Paper Machine Superintendant, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. 
Your scope includes:

  • Leading daily paper machine operations to achieve SQDEP performance targets (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency, People).
  • Drive execution of daily management systems, including structured shift handovers and production reviews.
  • Monitor performance, identify losses, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and hourly employees to build capability and accountability.
  • Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership, audits, and incident investigations.
  • Partner closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve reliability and process performance.

 

What you bring

You're a natural fit for Paper Machine Superintendant if you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 5–8+ years of progressive experience in paper manufacturing or similar heavy industry
  • Proven leadership experience managing supervisors and production teams
  • Strong technical understanding of paper machine operations
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results and continuous improvement
  • Experience in a Superintendent or Production Manager role
  • Exposure to reliability programs or manufacturing excellence systems
  • Willingness to relocate, relocation benefit offered.  

 

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

 

Apply now and join our team as Paper Machine Superintendant in Niagara Falls, New York!  

 

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. 

Information at a Glance

Discover Cascades

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success. 

You are our greatest strength!