Paper Machine Superintendent

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do.

Join DAVID LAVOIE's team as a
Paper Machine Superintendent
in
Ashland
and help build a more sustainable future.

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive annual salary starting at $110,000, with flexibility depending on your experience & expertise
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
• An annual allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
• A yearly wellness program and employee assistance program
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

As a
Paper Machine Superintendent
, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. Your scope includes:

• Leading daily paper machine operations to achieve SQDEP performance targets (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency, People).
• Drive execution of daily management systems, including structured shift handovers and production reviews.
• Monitor performance, identify losses, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and hourly employees to build capability and accountability.
• Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership, audits, and incident investigations.
• Partner closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve reliability and process performance.

You're a natural fit for a
Paper Machine Superintendent if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in paper manufacturing or similar heavy industry
• Proven leadership experience managing supervisors and production teams
• Strong technical understanding of paper machine operations
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and continuous improvement
• Experience in a Superintendent or Production Manager role
• Exposure to reliability programs or manufacturing excellence systems

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.