Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Ashland, Virginia

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first.

• Career pathways that support your goals!
• Excellent Benefits: offering life insurance, time off, gym memberships
• Financial Benefits:
  
  401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options
• Well-Being Benefits: EAP options, lifestyle Benefits, legal plan, critical illness
• Base Salary Range for PROCESS LEAD: $100k - $115k, plus profit sharing

• Promote safety within the mill
• Define standard processes for managing centerlines (CL) and rapid changeovers (RCO), ensure that processes are executed properly, and review & improve processes
• Continuously improve standards and processes related to CL and RCO
• Utilize centerline to troubleshoot and ensure correct base condition
• Train and coach operators on best practices for CL and RCO
• Work with production planners to optimize production schedule and grade changes
• Calibrate centerline and document management (standard operating procedures "SOP’s")
• Collects and analyzes data on quality and production variances and creates action plan to mitigate variance
• Share best practices with members of the line centric teams and operators
• Communicate any procedural issues with suppliers
• Support large / small scale projects / modifications in area including water treatment management, in collaboration with the CI manager and the project manager
• Support Autonomous Asset Management Pillar, and Quality Pillar
• Assess asset performance and lead corrective action plan
• Execute product development/qualification process
• Document management (standard operating procedures "SOP’s")

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.

• Experience & understanding of Lean Production System principles.
• Knowledge / expertise in paper manufacturing equipment, processes and systems. Expertise in chemical engineering a strong asset.
• Demonstrates good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to positively influence partners and clients and guide them towards best practices.
• Ability to overcome ambiguous and complex situations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, Engineering or other related degree or a vocational certificate/diploma. Education in chemical engineering a strong asset.
• A combination of education and lean manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement. Preferably in a paper manufacturing operation.

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.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a 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.