Job Description

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do.

Join MICHEL MONNIER's team as a Logistics Operations Director in Ashland and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Annual salary between $110,000 and $150,000
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
• An annual allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
• A yearly wellness program and employee assistance program
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As Logistics Operations Director, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential.

Your scope includes:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of site logistics, ensuring efficient operations in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics personnel, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement, and maintain logistics processes, standard operating procedures and department KPIs while ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations
• Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics, identifying and driving areas for continuous improvement
• Prepare, manage, and monitor the logistics budget, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising quality or timelines
• Collaborate with Production and Accounting teams to support seamless operations, ensure timely delivery of finished products, and achieve key product life cycle accounting metrics
• Act as a liaison with the corporate Supply Chain Planning and Fulfillment Center of Excellence (COE), fostering strong team-based coordination
• Partner with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure inventory accuracy and optimize raw material levels by supporting with regular physical inventories, and preparing budgets and forecasts accordingly

What you bring

You're a natural fit for Logistics Operations Director if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Significant experience in logistics management, preferably within the manufacturing industry or a similar sector
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles is highly desirable
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in managing, mentoring and coaching a larger team(50+)
• Understanding of railcar logistic transportation is a definite asset
• Proficiency with logistics software, tools, and ERP systems such as SAP
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Apply now and join our team as Logistics Operations Director in Ashland.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.