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Logistics Operations Director

Cascades

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ASHLAND, VA · Posted October 15, 2026

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  • Supply chain
  • Logistics
  • Lean
  • ERP
  • SAP

About the job

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.