Asset Owner | +15% retention bonus

Cascades; Calgary; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascades in Calgary is seeking an Asset Owner to lead a production team, drive safety, and deliver CI improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This 12-month contract focuses on reliability, performance, and people development, with a +15% retention bonus.

You will coach operators, manage OEE, support HACCP/SQF audits, and collaborate across departments to optimize efficiency and reduce losses while upholding a culture of respect and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Lean Production System knowledge and experience driving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage the production team using servant leadership; coach employees.
• Drive safety-first culture and perform Health & Safety audits; own risks and action plans.
• Lead planned improvement projects; monitor metrics; identify opportunities to improve speed, efficiency and OEE.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Lean manufacturing

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology or Engineering

Technical/vocational diploma with Lean experience considered

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do.

Are you a manufacturing leader who thrives on driving operational performance, leading change, and developing high-performing teams? Do you want to play a key role in optimizing production processes, support equipment reliability, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that make a measurable impact on safety, efficiency, and overall business performance? Join JOON LEE's team as Asset Owner | +15% retention bonus in Calgary and help build a more sustainable future.

This is a temporary contract position expected to last 12 months.

What’s In It For You

• Annual salary starting at $77,000 – $97,000, and a 15% retention bonus upon the completion of the contract
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and community impact initiatives
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones

Your Role

As Asset Owner | +15% retention bonus, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential.

Your Scope Includes

• Lead and engage the production team using a servant‑leadership approach; coach employees and build a collaborative floor presence.
• Drive a safety‑first culture, performing Perform Health & Safety audits, own A risks, and support action plans for a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Drive operational excellence by leading planned improvement projects, monitoring performance metrics, and identifying opportunities to improve speed, efficiency, conversion rates, and reduce operational losses.
• Coach operators on effective communication through DRS meetings, and ensure continuous improvement and relevance of DRS boards aligned with evolving operational needs.
• Coach and mentor employees, support training plans, and promote continuous improvement, capturing and following up on CI actions.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve daily issues, support workflow efficiency, and improve equipment performance (OEE).
• Support production standards and audits (HACCP, SQF) in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate rigor, initiative, and strong problem‑solving across daily operations.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of leadership experience with a history of team development in manufacturing environments, creating a culture of engagement and people-focused strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, Engineering, or a related field OR a technical/vocational diploma (A combination of education and Lean manufacturing experience will be considered)
• Working knowledge of Lean Production System principles, with the ability to address production challenges and optimize workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Strong understanding of production assets and operational processes
• Experience in manufacturing Environment required
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; knowledge of SAP and Power BI is highly desirable

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

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.