Continuous Improvement Manager

Cascades; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at their St. Marys facility. This role offers the chance to guide team members, implement Lean Manufacturing principles, and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in the manufacturing sector and strong coaching skills.

Benefits

Profit sharing plan

Telemedicine

Group insurance

Pension plan with company contributions

Annual flexible reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Skilled in leading and coaching teams for their growth.
• Strong analytical skills for effective solution navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coaching to team members for operational efficiency.
• Identify improvement opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Lean Manufacturing principles

Team coaching

Organizing and prioritizing tasks

Job description

Welcome home!

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

• Profit sharing plan, Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
• Annual flexible reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
• Salary range for Continuous Improvement Manager between $100,000 and $110,000 CAD annually

At our facility in St-Marys, you can develop your full potential sustainably by applying your expertise within the Containerboard Packaging Group as the Continuous Improvement Manager:

• Provide ongoing guidance, support, and coaching to Line Centric Team (LCT) members and facility's team members, fostering operational efficiency and continuous improvement
• Actively coach and develop direct team members to enhance their skills, foster professional growth, and ensure the achievement of team objectives
• Work closely with site management to identify improvement opportunities and support production development, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals
• Maintain and enhance the plant’s continuous improvement program, ensuring alignment with Lean Production System principles
• Leverage facility's data to prioritize initiatives, define project requirements, scope, resources, team members, tasks, and project owners
• Lead cost reduction initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools, and train team members at all levels in methodologies like Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, and more

Bring out the best in yourself!

Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

You too, put forward your strengths:

• Experience in the continuous improvement field within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experienced in leading and coaching teams, with a focus on supporting team members’ growth and development in operations, maintenance, and quality
• Strong analytical skills and adept at navigating complex situations to find effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills, capable of fostering buy-in and collaboration across the team
• Skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks, with a deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, promoting a collaborative work environment

We look forward to meeting you!

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 have been a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades has been providing sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network of almost 75 operating units located in North America.