Reliability Lead

Cascades; North Carolina; On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance & retirement plan with

Profit sharing plan

Employee assistance program

Extraflex benefits program(wellness &l

Salary Range for Reliability Lead from

Job summary

Cascades in Wagram, NC is seeking a Reliability Lead to oversee mechanical and electrical integrity of our equipment in the Converting division. You will drive planned work, develop defect-handling processes, and lead a team to prevent breakdowns while coordinating with maintenance to prioritize activities.

The role emphasizes safety culture, lean principles, and KPI-driven performance, with expectations to coach teams and improve overall equipment effectiveness in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong leadership with ability to coach and develop teams.
• Proficiency in maintenance processes and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical and electrical integrity of owned equipment, driving planned work to prevent breakdowns.
• Develop and implement standardized defect handling processes and tools.
• Oversee operators to ensure proper defect handling and support problem solving to prevent breakdowns.
• Define and execute standards for Breakdown Elimination (BDE) and report status in team meetings.
• Monitor repair paths, schedule maintenance activities, and coordinate with maintenance for area priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Maintenance processes

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

KPI monitoring

Job description

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

• Group insurance & retirement plan with company contributions
• Profit sharing plan(not twice, but three times a year!)
• Employee assistance program
• Extraflex benefits program(wellness & lifestyle reimbursement program)
• Salary Range for Reliability Lead from starting at $76k plus yearly

At our Cascades in Wagram NC , you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Converting division of our team as the Reliability Lead:

• Responsible for ensuring the mechanical and electrical integrity of the ownedequipment and driving 'planned work' to avoidcomponentbreakdowns
• Develop and implement standardized processes and tools for effective handling of defects, ensuring proper execution.
• Oversee and follow up with operators to ensure proper handling of defects, and support in problem-solving to prevent breakdowns.
• Define and execute standards for Breakdown Elimination (BDE), presenting breakdown status regularly at team meetings.
• Monitor repair paths, determine planned maintenance needs, and prioritize/schedule maintenance activities while maintaining constant communication with the maintenance department for area priorities.
  

Bring out the best in yourself.Commit. Evolve. Persevere.Every day, our green-blooded colleagues choose to respect their true nature byContributing with Passionto our mission.

You too will put forward your strengths:

• Champion safety culture, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Experienced leader with a focus on team coaching and a strong ability to navigate complex situations.
• Proficient in maintenance processes, showcasing analytical skills, organizational abilities, and an inclination towards Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including defect identification/fixing, completion rates of work orders, downtime events frequency/duration, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), employee engagement through Pulse check surveys, and other KPIs aligned with Lean Production System (LPS) principles.

Mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment required

We look forward to meeting you!

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.

About Cascades

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are source of possibilities since 1964.Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost80 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.