Plant Manager: Safety, Growth & Profitability Leader

WELCOME HOME! – PLANT MANAGER – Warrenton, MO At Cascades,Sustainable DevelopmentmeansRespecting the True Natureof our 10,000 talents.We put you first: Career pathways that support your goals! Excellent Benefits Package offering health options, life insurance, time off Financial Benefits include 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options! Well-Being Benefits include EAP options, lifestyle Benefits, legal plan, critical illness Base Salary Range for PLANT MANAGER $130k + profit sharing target At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within Cascades as thePlant Manager.

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 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 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 organizations 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 that sufficient employee time, supervisor support, and funds are budgeted for safety equipment, tools and training. Monitor inventory 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 bycontributing with passionto 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 Business, or Operations preferred A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing leadership role. Prior experience in the plastics industry is a definite plus. Experienced with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) 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 a source of possibilities since 1964.Cascadeshave 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad Canada