Senior Multisite Manufacturing Operations Director

Sofidel S.p.A.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Leadership development

Job summary

Sofidel America is seeking an experienced Site Operations Manager to lead three Arizona facilities, including two converting operations in Phoenix and one tissue manufacturing site in Gila Bend. The role requires driving world-class safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and employee engagement while aligning with Sofidel’s sustainability and operational excellence goals.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership in tissue or converting operations, ability to manage multi-site

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams in safety, quality, production, and cost.
• Experience in tissue manufacturing, paper manufacturing, converting, or highly automated processes.
• Experience leading multi-site or large complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on-site in manufacturing with PPE and safety adherence.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement background.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site operations focusing 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 and operational functions.
• Partner with EHS, Maintenance, Reliability, 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.

Job description

Sofidel America is seeking an experienced Site Operations Manager to lead three Arizona facilities, including two converting operations in Phoenix and one tissue manufacturing site in Gila Bend. The role requires driving world-class safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and employee engagement while aligning with Sofidel’s sustainability and operational excellence goals.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership in tissue or converting operations, ability to manage multi-site