WELCOME HOME – ASSET OWNER – CASCADES CALGARY
Cascades’ Calgary Packaging facility is a high‑performing corrugated packaging manufacturing operation, focused on safety, people engagement, and operational excellence. Our Calgary team operates in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment where continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability are at the core of how we work. As part of Cascades, we are committed to sustainable manufacturing practices, strong employee engagement, and long‑term operational success.
As an Asset Owner at our Calgary facility, you will play a critical role within our team, supporting production employees in their daily work and continuous improvement journey. You will partner closely with Operators, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to strengthen engagement, drive performance, and build ownership of safety, quality, and operational results. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives on the production floor and believes that strong results start with empowered people.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Training & development aligned with career pathways and leadership growth
- Financial benefits including Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options
- Well‑being benefits supporting healthy lifestyles for you and your family
- Annual Lifestyle Spending Account, Paid Time Off & a People‑First culture
- Base Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 + Profit Sharing + FlexBenefit
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Compensation is based on qualifications aligned with role requirements
At Cascades, you can develop your full potential — sustainably — by applying your expertise as an Asset Owner with our Calgary Packaging team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coach and support operators in daily execution, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Evaluate performance and contribute to annual performance reviews
- Validate daily performance metrics, transactions, time losses, and operational results
- Validate quality testing and support resolution of quality issues at the asset level
- Support DRS action plans and actively address asset‑related time losses
- Ensure continuous improvement and relevance of DRS boards aligned with evolving operational needs
- Coach operators on effective communication through DRS meetings
- Share best practices and collaborate with other Asset Owners
- Perform Health & Safety audits, own A‑risks, and support action plans for a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
- Support Lean Leadership and Autonomous Asset Management pillars
- Create, review, and improve Clean, Inspect & Lubricate (CIL) processes and execution
- Assess asset performance and material consumption; support corrective action plans
- Conduct risk analysis related to equipment, processes, and tasks
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated experience leading and coaching teams in a manufacturing environment with a servant leadership mindset
- Strong understanding of production assets and operational processes
- Proven analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
- Ability to navigate ambiguous and complex situations with confidence
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Working knowledge of Lean Production System principles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, or a related field OR a technical/vocational diploma (A combination of education and Lean manufacturing experience will be considered)
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365; knowledge of SAP and Power BI is highly desirable
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
Join Cascades in Calgary and play a key role in developing people, strengthening ownership, and driving continuous improvement as we exceed customer expectations!
ABOUT CASCADES
Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered in a fair and respectful manner.
To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people, and ideas. Since 1964, Cascades has been providing sustainable, innovative, and value‑creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recovery. Join 10,000+ talents working across nearly 65 business units throughout North America.
