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Reliability Lead

salary Salary :

$76,000 monthly

Job Description - Reliability Lead


Welcome home!


 


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


 



  • Group insurance & retirement plan with company contributions 

  • Profit sharing plan (not twice, but three times a year!)

  • Employee assistance program 

  • Extraflex benefits program (wellness & lifestyle reimbursement program)

  • Salary Range for Reliability Lead from starting at  $76k plus yearly


 


At our Cascades in Wagram NC , you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Converting division of our team as the Reliability Lead:


 



  • Responsible for ensuring the mechanical and electrical integrity of the ownedequipment and driving 'planned work' to avoid component breakdowns

  • Develop and implement standardized processes and tools for effective handling of defects, ensuring proper execution.

  • Oversee and follow up with operators to ensure proper handling of defects, and support in problem-solving to prevent breakdowns.

  • Define and execute standards for Breakdown Elimination (BDE), presenting breakdown status regularly at team meetings.

  • Monitor repair paths, determine planned maintenance needs, and prioritize/schedule maintenance activities while maintaining constant communication with the maintenance department for area priorities.
     


Bring out the best in yourself. Commit. Evolve. Persevere. Every day, our green-blooded colleagues choose to respect their true nature by Contributing with Passion to our mission. 


You too will put forward your strengths: 


 



  • Champion safety culture, ensuring a safe work environment.

  • Experienced leader with a focus on team coaching and a strong ability to navigate complex situations.

  • Proficient in maintenance processes, showcasing analytical skills, organizational abilities, and an inclination towards Lean Manufacturing principles.

  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including defect identification/fixing, completion rates of work orders, downtime events frequency/duration, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), employee engagement through Pulse check surveys, and other KPIs aligned with Lean Production System (LPS) principles.


  • Mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment required



 


We look forward to meeting you! 


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. 


 


About Cascades
To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are 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 80 operating units located in North America. 


Your challenge!

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Reliability Lead’s mission is to be responsable for all outcomes associated with the maintenance of his/her area. You ensure communication between operations and maintenance and correct prioritization for maintenance activities and manages defects/failures. You also provide support to the Asset Owner and Process Lead.


Individual responsibilities

Accountable

Define standard processes and tools to handle defects (DH) and ensures that processes are executed properly to improve equipment reliability and performance

Define / execute on standards for Breakdown Elimination (BDE) minor issues execution (6W2H) and major issues execution (root-cause analysis)

Monitor repair paths


Responsible

Follow up with operators to ensure that any defects were handled properly

Support operators in identifying and solving problems that caused breakdowns

Determine planned maintenance needs and prioritize work orders / schedule the process for conducting planned maintenance

Share best practices with other Reliability Leads

Ensure constant communication with the maintenance department to establish area priorities

Continuously improve established maintenance processes including Defect Handling and Breakdown Elimination

Train and coach operators to handle different aspects of maintenance including DH and BDE

Reduced negative impact of maintenance needs and machine reliability

Support CI Pillar and Reliability Management Pillar


Experiences and strengths

Experience leading and coaching teams

Knowledge / expertise in maintenance processes

Demonstrates good analytical and problem-solving skills 

Demonstrates ability to overcome ambiguous and complex situations

Brings strong organizational and prioritization skills

Experience and understanding of Lean Production System principles

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well and communicate with others


Core competencies defined for this job

Accountability Mindset
Cascades Value
Change Agility
Digital & Data Fluency
Results-Driven

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