Converting Line Lead
Sofidel America, a leading manufacturer of tissue products committed to sustainability and operational excellence, is seeking a Converting Line Lead to join our Converting team.
The Converting Line Lead provides team leadership and coaching to all employees within responsibility. This position supports employee engagement and performance through active leadership on the converting line.
Key Responsibilities:
Sofidel America, a leading manufacturer of tissue products committed to sustainability and operational excellence, is seeking a Converting Line Lead to join our Converting team.
The Converting Line Lead provides team leadership and coaching to all employees within responsibility. This position supports employee engagement and performance through active leadership on the converting line.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Operators have resources and tools required for daily performance
- Direct Equipment Operators in daily operations of the Converting Line, ensuring they have the necessary skills to be effective
- Implement training standards and processes to support Overall Equipment Effectiveness delivery and TPM fundamentals
- Manage daily schedule building, adherence, and attainment for employees
- Conduct daily work to drive performance improvement
- Schedule and facilitate team meetings
- Communicate and track key performance indicators
- Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, confine spaces, appropriate PPE)
- Coordinate safety training and investigate safety incidents, identifying root cause
- Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities
- Assist in continuous improvement projects such as 5S and Kaizen events
- Identify and drive preventative maintenance work needed for the area in combination with the planner/technical resource
- Troubleshoot on Converting Line as needed
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Paper Manufacturing environment preferred
- Leadership experience preferred
- Internal candidates must have completed Equipment Operator qualification levels 1-4
- Familiar with enterprise work order system required
- Familiar with the Digital Control System for Machine Operators required
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, ParcView required
- Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
- Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment
- Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
- Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
- Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (Eye and ear protection, steel toed shoes, face masks, etc.)
- Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.
- Example of rotating shift schedule:
- Day 1: 6:00am – 6:30pmDay 2: 6:00am – 6:30pmDay 3: 6:00pm – 6:30amDay 4: 6:00pm – 6:30am4 days off
- Example of rotating shift schedule:
Why Join Sofidel America?
- Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical benefits package.
- Paid time off (PTO) and vacation time.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe and inclusive workplace.