Senior Converting Production Leader | Safety & Growth

Sofidel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and short/

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

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 while aligning with broader business objectives.

You will lead salaried and hourly teams, partner with EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, HR and Engineering, and guide KPI performance, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives in a highly

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations within tissue manufacturing, paper manufacturing, converting, or other highly automated process industries.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations

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 while aligning with broader business objectives.

You will lead salaried and hourly teams, partner with EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, HR and Engineering, and guide KPI performance, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives in a highly