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Welcome to Cascades!

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

• Flex and connected mode
• Profit sharing plan
• Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
• Accessible gym space or annual flexible reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
• Salary range for Reliability Lead between $90k and $110k USD annually

At our facility in Ashland, VA, you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the  Packaging  team as the Reliability Lead :

• Define standard processes and tools to handle defects and ensure proper execution to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Lead Breakdown Elimination efforts through structured problem-solving
• Partner with operators to ensure defects are resolved and breakdowns are prevented
• Determine and prioritize planned maintenance needs, scheduling accordingly
• Share best practices across Reliability Leads to foster continuous improvement
• Maintain strong communication with the maintenance department to align priorities
• Continuously improve maintenance processes including Defect Handling and Breakdown Elimination
• Reduce negative impacts on machine reliability through proactive strategies
• Support Continuous Improvement and Reliability Management Pillars

Bring out the best in yourself!

Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

You too, put forward your strengths:

• Passion for leading and collaborating with teams to achieve goals
• Expertise in maintenance processes within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in mechanical or design engineering—paper mill experience is ideal
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills for fast-paced problem solving
• Ability to navigate complex situations with creativity and structure
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities
• Familiarity with Lean Production System principles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, chemical engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience in the paper industry highly desirable, especially with pulping equipment and processes
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

We look forward to meeting you!

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. Cascades has 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.

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