Paper Machine Team Lead

Paper Machine Team Lead

Sofidel America is a global leader in the manufacturing of tissue paper products, committed to operational excellence, sustainability, innovation, and product safety. As one of the largest tissue manufacturers in the world, we partner with major retailers and customers across North America.

We are seeking a skilled Paper Machine Team Lead to support machine operation, team management, and continuous improvement within our manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with machine managers, process specialists, and process engineer to strengthen operational efficiency, support team staff, and ensure effective operation across the tissue machine department.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure employees have resources and tools required for daily performance

Direct operators in daily operations of the Paper Machine, ensuring they have the necessary skills to be effective.

Identify and implement training standards and processes to support Overall Equipment Effectiveness delivery.

Assist with developing and modifying standard operating procedures (SOPs), detailing specific tasks

Review all centerline tours and verify/maintain efficiency of machine.

Review PI Vision and Centerlines, understand shift run ability and downtime

Communicate and track key performance indicators, sign off on qualification card levels, verify and approve time records in APD

Recognize and correct equipment problems to minimize downtime and maximize production

Assist with down day requirements

Assist Quality and Engineering departments with product trials, improvements, and quality testing.

Maintain housekeeping on paper machine.

Manage CILs performed by team ensuring they get done properly.



Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience in tissue manufacturing or a related industrial production environment.

Experience as a Control Room Operator, Machine Operators or similar production leadership role required.

• Strong knowledge of tissue machine operations and manufacturing processes.

• Experience as a Control Room Operator, Machine Operators or similar production leadership role preferred.

• Strong analytical and decision making skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel across departments.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and support team members in a manufacturing environment.

• Positive attitude, adaptability to change, and strong interpersonal skills.

Why join Sofidel

• Competitive pay and comprehensive insurance options.

• Safe, professional, and supportive work environment.

• Referral programs.

• Retirement savings support with a 401(k) match.

• Financial guidance resources.

• Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.

• Paid time off and company paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sofidel America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.