Mill Production Leader — Lean Ops, Safety & Growth

Randstad Canada; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Employer retirement plan

Annual goods/services allowance

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cascades in Pryor, OK is seeking a Production Manager to lead mill operations with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will oversee pulp preparation, paper machine operations, utilities, and support processes, driving planning, asset reliability, and cost control while collaborating with maintenance and engineering.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 7+ years in a paper mill or heavy manufacturing, and a proven servant leadership record;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pulp & Paper Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in a paper mill or heavy industrial setting.
• Proven servant leadership with safety, accountability and operational excellence.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and RCA.
• Strong understanding of mill operations, environmental compliance.
• Proficiency with SAP/ERP and production planning; cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mill operations teams, fostering safety and engagement.
• Oversee daily production activities to meet targets and quality standards.
• Drive performance via planning, resource allocation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance throughout the mill.
• Monitor KPIs to maximize uptime, product quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance and reliability teams to improve asset reliability.
• Control operating costs and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Present regular reports on mill performance to senior leadership.
• Develop and mentor team members for leadership succession.
• Lead Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Production planning

SAP/ERP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Pulp & Paper Technology

Industrial Technology/ Manufacturing Management

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Cascades in Pryor, OK is seeking a Production Manager to lead mill operations with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will oversee pulp preparation, paper machine operations, utilities, and support processes, driving planning, asset reliability, and cost control while collaborating with maintenance and engineering.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 7+ years in a paper mill or heavy manufacturing, and a proven servant leadership record;