Cascades · 14 hours ago
Asset Owner - Recycled Area
Ashland, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yrCascades is committed to Sustainable Development and is seeking a driven operations leader for the Recycled Area. As an Asset Owner, you will manage daily operations in the recycled fiber department, focusing on performance, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
IndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day production activities, including performance validation, time loss tracking, and operational troubleshooting
Review and follow up on all quality tests completed in the previous 24 hours
Share operational learnings and best practices across asset areas
Cover the watch period during the week according to the schedule, answer calls related to operational problems, lack of raw materials, labor shortages, and electrical/mechanical maintenance issues
Lead your Line Centric Team (LCT) in creating and executing a daily action plan focused on addressing losses and preventing recurrence
Support operators in owning and improving key Daily Management System (DMS) elements, including Daily Rhythm & Schedule (DRS) and Clean, Inspect, and Detect (CID)
Provide coaching, feedback, and development to build a strong, capable front‑line team
Own the DRS schedule, including shift huddles, LCT meetings, and production meetings
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve CID processes while ensuring operators follow standard practices
Update CID documentation as needed to support sustainability
Serve as a visible role model for Occupational Health & Safety expectations
Conduct safety audits, participate in incident investigations, and support root cause analysis
Champion initiatives that promote clean, orderly, and safe work environments
This role includes participation in an on‑call rotation is shared across the leadership team to ensure balanced workload and support
Qualification
Required
Experience as an Operations Supervisor, Production Superintendent, or front-line manufacturing leader
Ability to drive both people and process performance in a fast-paced paper mill environment
Experience in overseeing daily operations of a production line or asset area
Knowledge of performance validation, time loss tracking, and operational troubleshooting
Ability to review and follow up on quality tests
Experience in sharing operational learnings and best practices
Ability to cover operational watch periods and address issues
Experience in leading teams and developing team members
Ability to create and execute daily action plans
Experience in supporting operators in Daily Management System (DMS) elements
Ability to provide coaching, feedback, and development to team members
Experience in owning and improving DRS schedules and meetings
Knowledge of implementing and maintaining CID processes
Ability to conduct safety audits and participate in incident investigations
Experience in championing health, safety, and compliance initiatives
Benefits
Telemedicine, Group insurance
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
Profit sharing plan
Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
Accessible gym space or annual flexible reimbursement program
Company
Cascades
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs.
Founded in 1964
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800.01MKey Investors
National Bank Financial,Scotia Securities Inc
2025-05-28Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-19Post Ipo Debt· $260M
2020-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $125.01M
Leadership Team
Hugues Simon
President and Chief Executive Officer
Emmanuelle Migneault
VP Excellence
Recent News
2025-11-07
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