Plant Manager

WELCOME HOME – PLANT MANAGER – WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA 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 Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Share Purchase PlanWell-Being Benefits include EAP, healthy lifestyle tools, legal plan, critical illness, etc.Base Salary Range for PLANT MANAGER $126k - $155k CADProfit Sharing based on profitability of the company offered as a % of base salary.    At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within Cascades Packaging – Winnipeg as a Plant Manager.     RESPONSIBILITIESHealth & SafetyEnsure that a plant wide safety program is in place and that all employees are carrying out their responsibilities as describedParticipate in accident and incident investigations and corrective actions are taken to prevent hazardous conditions and/or behaviorsEnsure that there is an established proactive safety program and that all safety rules, policies and procedures are adhered to Business Development & Operational StrategyProvide 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 Key Performance IndicatorsCollaborate with key stakeholders and project teams in the implementation of optimization projects specific to your unitPeople ManagementDevelopment 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 personnelConduct formal and informal performance feedback sessionsGeneral Plant Administration & Analysis Functions:  Ensure the execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and highlight areas for improvement with the unionEnsure that sufficient employee time, supervisor support, and funds are budgeted for safety equipment, tools and training.Monitor inventoryChampion cost control initiatives, including but not limited to Overtime, direct labor, fixed and variable costsManage Capital expendituresMaintain 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 & STRENGTHSProven troubleshooting ability with emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, reliability and quality. Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellenceAbility to build relationships and foster trust with stakeholders at all business levelsSound judgment to ensure follow-up and effective implementation of solutions in accordance with company priorities to make appropriate decisionsStrong persuasiveness to foster maximum buy-in in a difficult contextStrong communication skills, tact and diplomacyAbility to guide and coach team membersAbility to perform machining functions would be an assetWell organized.Must be aware of all safety standards and requirements REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or Operations preferredA combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree5-10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role. Prior experience with lithographic printing 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. We will fairly consider all those qualified for this position. About CascadesBeing 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 nearly 70 business units located in North America.