Asset Owner

Cascades; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Asset Owner to oversee operations and train staff in Schenectady. Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing supervision, ideally with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, and a focus on Lean Production principles. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in a collaborative environment that values inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Profit sharing plan

Telemedicine and Group insurance

Accessible gym space

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in operations supervision in a manufacturing field.
• Excellent communication, follow-up, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operator performance in machine operations, focusing on skill development.
• Develop and implement line-specific action plans to boost efficiency.
• Manage documentation by creating training materials for employees.

Skills

Lean Production System principles

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

College diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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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
• Accessible gym space or annual flexible reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)

Salary range for Asset Owner: between $80,000 and $93,000 USD annually, based on experience.

At our facility in Schenectady, you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Packaging team as the Asset Owner:

• Oversee operator performance in machine operations, focusing on skill development and production strategy improvement
• Train and coach operators on Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication (CIL) tasks
• Develop and implement line-specific action plans, standardize maintenance procedures, and recommend initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity
• Coordinate resources to address potential work conflicts, review performance from the previous 24 hours, and conduct daily performance analyses
• Contribute to post-shutdown reviews by providing data analysis and proposing corrective actions during Line Centric Team (LCT) meetings
• Support divisional goals in health and safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement, including 5S initiatives
• Manage documentation by creating training materials for hourly employees and developing, updating, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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:

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in operations supervision in a manufacturing field
• College diploma or degree (Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering – asset)
• Expertise in Lean Production System principles and strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, follow-up, and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and autonomous
• Problem-solving skills and effective in navigating complex situations
• Experience with SAP and Power BI (asset)
• Six Sigma certification – Green or Black Belt (asset)

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 providing sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recovery since 1964. Cascades employs 10,000 talents across nearly 70 operating units in North America.