General Manager

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

• Exceptional opportunities for professional development and career advancement to help you reach the next stage of your career

• Attractive total compensation package including competitive base salary, profit-sharing plan (three times a year), company-contributed pension plan, and stock options

• Telemedicine, Group insurance and annual flexible reimbursement program 

• Employee and family assistance program (because we care about the physical, mental and financial health of our people and their families) 

At our Cascades Bear Island facility in Ashland, VA you can develop your full potential by applying your expertise within the Packaging sector as General Manager.  As a strategic leader at our newest state-of-the-art paper mill, your core mandate will be to oversee all aspects of the unit’s operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long-term business sustainability. 

You will be at the helm of one of our key manufacturing units - shaping strategy, driving performance, and empowering your teams to deliver excellence. Your role will be central to maximizing the efficiency, quality, and profitability of our operations while fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Ensure optimal execution of strategic operation plan developed in collaboration with the Vice-President of Operations by delivering on KPIs related to safety, production and delivery performance, cost optimization, and quality in accordance with business rules and best practices

• Establish and track operational benchmarks (quality, efficiency and availability) in close collaboration with the VP of Operations to ensure optimal production performance

• Align production strategies with commercial, planning, and distribution partners to deliver seamless operational execution and customer satisfaction

• Manage and optimize the unit’s CAPEX & OPEX budget, ensuring responsible investment in equipment and infrastructure with strong and rapid ROI

• Lead weekly business meetings with your team to track KPIs, resolve challenges, and align on action plans

• Act as a mentor and coach to a high-performing operations team—ensuring the right people are in the right roles with the appropriate tools and support to succeed

• Embed a mindset of operational excellence by promoting Lean principles, innovation, and sustainable best practices across the plant

• Collaborate with unit and sector HR leaders to ensure alignment with broader business objectives and workforce planning

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree

• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale manufacturing operations with direct accountability for business results

• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing a business, and deep capability in budgeting and financial performance analysis

• Inspiring leadership and a collaborative mindset that motivates teams toward shared goals and excellence

• Proven ability to navigate complex challenges with sound judgment, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset with a focus on impactful execution aligned with company priorities

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment and results across diverse stakeholders while positioning oneself with conviction in a difficult context

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is considered a strong asset

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams with tact and diplomacy

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 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.