Plant Manager - Paper Mill

Cascades; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Plant Manager for its Paper Mill in Oklahoma. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team while ensuring safety and operational excellence. You'll be responsible for developing business strategies, managing people, and overseeing plant administration. With a competitive salary range and various financial benefits, this position is perfect for someone passionate about sustainability and innovation in manufacturing. Join a company that values diversity and fosters growth, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the organization and the community.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Stock Options

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Lifestyle Tools

Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant safety and compliance with all regulations.
• Develop business strategies to support operational functions.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Team Management

Safety Standards Awareness

Organizational Skills

Persuasiveness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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WELCOME HOME! – PLANT MANAGER-PAPER MILL - Oklahoma

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

• Career pathways that support your goals!
• Financial Benefits include 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!
• Well-Being Benefits include EAP, healthy lifestyle tools, legal plan, critical illness, etc.
• Base Salary Range for PLANT MANAGER $120K -$180k
• Profit Sharing Target is assigned with payout based on profitability of the company
• Compensation is based on specific skills, experience and qualifications.

At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Cascades Tissue Group as the Plant Manager-Paper Mill.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety

• Ensure that a plant wide safety program is in place and that all employees are carrying out their responsibilities as described.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are taken to prevent hazardous conditions and/or behaviors.
• Ensure that there is an established safety program and that all safety rules, policies and procedures are adhered to.

Business Development & Operational Strategy

• Provide oversight and strategic direction to meet organizational objectives and ensure the fiscal health of the business unit.
• Develop business strategies to support the operational functions and ensure profitability.
• Understand marketplace, competition and knowledge of existing and prospective customers.
• Set, monitor and align business goals through the use of Key Performance Indicators.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and project teams in the implementation of optimization projects specific to your unit.

People Management

• Development of an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, retention, employee development and high performance.
• Create a workplace culture that is consistent with the organization's vision and values.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for differing ideas and concepts.
• Display exemplary leadership to support a team of direct reports comprised of Supervisory and Management staff, and all other office and plant personnel.
• Conduct formal and informal performance feedback sessions.

General Plant Administration & Analysis Functions:

• Ensure the execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and highlight areas for improvement with the union.
• Ensure that sufficient employee time, supervisor support, and funds are budgeted for safety equipment, tools and training.
• Champion cost control initiatives, including but not limited to Overtime, direct labor, fixed and variable costs.
• Manage Capital expenditures.
• Maintain and analyze operational reports to identify gaps/ operational needs.

Bring out the best in yourself. Commit. Evolve. Persevere. Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & STRENGTHS

• Proven troubleshooting ability with emphasis on safety and reliability.
• Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellence.
• Ability to build relationships and foster trust with stakeholders at all business levels.
• Sound judgment to ensure follow-up and effective implementation of solutions in accordance with company priorities to make appropriate decisions.
• Strong persuasiveness to foster maximum buy-in in a difficult context.
• Strong communication skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to guide and coach team members.
• Ability to perform machining functions would be an asset.
• Well organized.
• Must be aware of all safety standards and requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Prior experience in the tissue manufacturing industry is a definite plus.
• Experienced with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. It will fairly consider all those qualified for this position. The use of the masculine in our communication refers to both women and men.

About Cascades

• Being part of Cascades means revealing the full potential of matter, people, and ideas. We are a source of possibilities. Since 1964, we have been offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in terms of packaging, hygiene and recovery.
• Join 10,000 women and men working in a network of more than 70 business units located in North America.