Phoenix Tissue & Paper Converting Production Manager

Sofidel S.p.A.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and long‑/

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Sofidel America is seeking an experienced Converting Production Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership at our Phoenix, AZ facilities. This senior role drives safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and environmental compliance, aligning with broader business goals.

Ideal candidate has manufacturing leadership experience in tissue, paper, or converting operations, and a proven ability to develop talent and lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in safety, quality, production, and cost.
• Experience leading operations in tissue manufacturing, paper manufacturing, or converting.
• Successful leadership across multiple facilities or large complex environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• On-site manufacturing work with PPE and safety adherence.
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead all paper machine operations with 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, operations and maintenance.
• Partner with EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Engineering and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, output, efficiency, waste, and reliability.
• Support capital projects, asset performance initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Drive organizational capability through succession planning and leadership coaching.
• Lead cross-site standardization initiatives to share best practices.
• Manage operational budgets and achieve financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Sofidel America is seeking an experienced Converting Production Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership at our Phoenix, AZ facilities. This senior role drives safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and environmental compliance, aligning with broader business goals.

Ideal candidate has manufacturing leadership experience in tissue, paper, or converting operations, and a proven ability to develop talent and lead cross-functional teams.