WELCOME HOME! PROCESS LEAD – Eau Claire, WI
YOUR NEXT STEP IN LEAN LEADERSHIP
At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our people. Whether you’re a recent engineering graduate eager to grow your career, or an experienced Lean manufacturing professional ready to take on a leadership development role, this opportunity is available now due to continued growth at our Eau Claire, WI Mill.
WE PUT YOU FIRST
... - Career Pathways & Development Programs tailored to support your career goals
- Financial Benefits: 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Stock Options
- Well-Being & Lifestyle Benefits: PTO, healthy lifestyle tools for the entire family
- Base Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000 + Profit Sharing Target (salary based on qualifications and experience)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
As a Process Lead within the Cascades Tissue Group, you will play a key role in driving process reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence on the production floor. This role offers a progressive development path and hands‑on experience with Lean methodology, equipment optimization, and problem-solving tools.
This opportunity is perfect for individuals who hold an engineering degree and want a strong launchpad into manufacturing leadership. We will also consider candidates who have strong lean manufacturing experience and would like to develop further into process improvement and reliability roles.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will support the performance and reliability of our processes by:
Process & Reliability Leadership
- Define and refine standard processes to ensure consistent execution
- Support equipment reliability, breakdown elimination, and root‑cause analysis (6W2H)
- Partner closely with Lift Drivers and Operators to solve daily production issues
- Prioritize and coordinate planned maintenance activities with Maintenance
Continuous Improvement & Lean
- Advance Lean methodologies on the floor (Kaizen, 5S, visual controls, waste elimination, standard work)
- Support CI and Reliability Pillars as part of our broader operational excellence journey
- Drive improvements that reduce downtime and enhance productivity
Technical Documentation & Development
- Maintain SOPs and standard work documentation
- Support product qualification and development activities
- Participate in small and large-scale improvement projects, including equipment and layout modifications
WHAT YOU BRING
Engineering Graduate
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Interest in Lean, equipment reliability, and manufacturing leadership
Experience as a Lean Manufacturing Professional will be considered in lieu of a degree
- Proven experience applying Lean principles in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Lean tools, terminology, and concepts (5S, Kaizen, PDCA, Muda elimination, etc.)
- Ability to coach teams and influence others toward best practices
YOUR STRENGTHS
- Strong ability to influence partners while guiding the team toward best practice
- Commitment to excellence where analytical and problem-solving skills result in measurable continuous improvement results
- Ability to navigate ambiguous situations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where organization and the ability to prioritize are key
- Positive and collaborative approach in addressing and resolving complex situations
Note: Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not offered for this position.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!
Cascades is proud to be an inclusive organization. We welcome and fairly consider all qualified applicants.
ABOUT CASCADES
Since 1964, Cascades has been a source of possibility—bringing sustainable, innovative, value‑creating solutions to packaging, hygiene, and recovery.
Join our 9,000 employees across 65+ North American business units and discover how far you can grow.
