Continuous Improvement Manager

Cascades; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Telecommuting option

Employee assistance program

Profit sharing plan

Retirement plan with company matching

Stock options

Annual flexible reimbursement program

Job summary

At Cascades, the Continuous Improvement Manager in Pryor, Oklahoma leads lean initiatives at the Pryor Paper Mill and Converting Plant. The role focuses on coaching teams, driving cost savings, and applying DMAIC methodologies across operations.

The position emphasizes strong Excel skills, familiarity with Power BI or SAP, and Lean Six Sigma belts as assets within a collaborative leadership team.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with strong understanding of operations and lean principles.
• Excel proficiency is mandatory; Power BI or SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to coach teams, build systems, and collaborate within a strong leadership team.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for coaching the rigorous usage and ongoing improvement of lean manufacturing tools in the Pryor Paper Mill and Converting Plant.
• Conduct quarterly loss analyses to identify top opportunities, lead cost savings initiatives, and ensure site action plans are aligned with opportunities.
• Provide guidance on rigorous usage of foundational lean tools – PerformEx as a day-to-day way of working.
• Execute regular loss analysis data drilldowns to identify key opportunities for improvements.
• Serve as the problem-solving lead for teams solving complex issues following a DMAIC process.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Lean principles

Interpersonal skills

Coaching teams

Leadership

Six Sigma belt

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

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

• Flex and connected mode (telecommuting, flexible schedule)
• Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
• Financial Benefits: Profit Sharing Plan, Retirement Plan with company matching, Stock Options & Annual flexible reimbursement program
• Base salary range for Continuous Improvement Manager between $90,000 and $110,000 USD annually

At our facility in Pryor, Oklahoma, you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Tissue team as the Continuous Improvement Manager:

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for coaching the rigorous usage and ongoing improvement of lean manufacturing tools in the Pryor Paper Mill and Converting Plant.
• Conduct quarterly loss analyses to identify top opportunities, lead cost savings initiatives, and ensure site action plans are well aligned with the most impactful opportunities.
• Provide guidance, support, and coaching on rigorous usage of foundational lean tools – PerformEx as a way of working every day.
• Execute regular loss analysis data drilldowns to identify key opportunities for improvements.
• Serve as the problem-solving lead for helping teams solve complex issues following a DMAIC process.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

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:

Qualifications

• Engineering background with strong understanding of operations and lean principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a true people person and problem solver.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (mandatory); Power BI or SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to coach teams, build systems, and collaborate within a strong leadership team.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an 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 are 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 in almost 70 operating units located in North America.

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.