What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement & QA Manager position at Cascades?
Welcome to Cascades!
At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:
Every Day, Our Colleagues Choose To Respect Their True Nature By Contributing With Passion To Our Mission. You Too, Put Forward Your Strengths
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 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 almost 70 operating units located in North America.
At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:
- Relocation assistance & Annual flexible reimbursement program
- Profit Sharing plan
- Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
- Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
- This position is located in Ashland, Virginia and relocation assistance is offered.
- Responsible of implementing and maintaining the foundation of continuous improvement program for the plant by ensuring the effective functioning and alignment of Lean Production System Pillars
- Provide expertise in the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools ensuring that the tools are used appropriately (Kaizen, 5S,Standard Work Procedures, Organization and Communication boards, etc.)
- Coordinate Quality Control activities & Quality Assurance process improvement (i.e: quality of raw materials and nished products, non-conformities management & trial management)
- Manage requirements, complaints & site communicaon flow to ensure customer satisfaction Implement and enforce quality standards in accordance with stablished systems and certications (RPTA, FSC & others)
- Lead CI & Quality Pillar progress at site level & act as the champion for the unit within the Network
- Develop action plans and ensure that activities are aligned with the plants strategic business objectives
- Collaborate with site management team to identify plant costs reduction & product quality improvement opportunities through the delivery and execution of CI initiatives
Every Day, Our Colleagues Choose To Respect Their True Nature By Contributing With Passion To Our Mission. You Too, Put Forward Your Strengths
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical and/or engineering, industrial technology, or other related degree.
- Experience in the continuous improvement field within a manufacturing or industrial environment is a must
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) is considered a strong asset
- Strong analytical skills and adept at navigating complex situations to find effective solutions.
- Experience in the pulp and paper industry is a definite asset
- Excellent communication skills, capable of fostering collaboration and influence buy-in across the facility
- Skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks, with a deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, promoting a collaborative work environment
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 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 almost 70 operating units located in North America.
