CNV Production Manager

Sofidel S.p.A.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company 401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Sofidel America is seeking a Converting Production Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership at our Phoenix, AZ facilities. This senior role drives world-class safety, quality, productivity, and cost management while aligning with business objectives.

The successful candidate will lead teams across production, maintenance, and support functions in a highly automated tissue converting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading tissue/paper manufacturing or highly automated processes.
• Proven ability to lead multiple facilities and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all paper machine operations with focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, and cost control
• Drive execution of site operating plan and performance objectives
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Lead and develop salaried and hourly teams across production, maintenance, and support functions
• Partner cross-functionally with EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Engineering and others
• Monitor KPIs including safety, output, efficiency, waste, and reliability
• Support capital projects, asset performance initiatives, and operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Drive organizational capability through succession planning and leadership coaching
• Lead cross-site standardization initiatives to improve performance and best practice sharing
• Manage operational budgets and ensure achievement of financial targets

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Job description

CNV Production Manager

Sofidel America is a leading manufacturer of tissue products, committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We operate multiple paper converting facilities across the United States and are part of the Sofidel Group, a global organization with a strong focus on environmental responsibility and delivering high-quality products to our customers.

Position Overview

Sofidel America is seeking an experienced Converting Production Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership at our Phoenix, AZ facilities. This senior leadership role is accountable for driving world-class performance in safety, quality, productivity, cost management, employee engagement, and environmental compliance while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. The successful candidate will bring proven manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within tissue, paper, or converting operations, along with a demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive sustainable operational improvements.

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead all paper machine operations with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, and cost control
• Drive execution of the site’s operating plan and performance objectives
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Lead and develop salaried and hourly teams across production, operational and maintenance functions
• Partner cross-functionally with EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Engineering and other stakeholders
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, output, efficiency, waste, and reliability
• Support capital projects, asset performance initiatives, and operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Drive organizational capability through succession planning, talent development, and leadership coaching.
• Lead cross-site standardization initiatives to improve performance and best practice sharing.
• Manage operational budgets and ensure achievement of financial targets.

Job Requirements

• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in safety, quality, production, and cost
• Experience leading operations within tissue manufacturing, paper manufacturing, converting, or other highly automated process industries required
• Demonstrated success leading operations across multiple manufacturing facilities or large, complex manufacturing environments
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment, including adherence to PPE and safety requirements
• Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Sofidel America

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.