Paper Mill Shift Supervisor - TAD Paper Machine

Paper Mill Shift Supervisor - TAD Paper Machine

Sofidel America is a global leader in the production of tissue products for domestic and hygienic use, committed to sustainability, innovation, safety, and operational excellence. We are currently seeking a Paper Mill Shift Supervisor to lead shift operations within our TAD paper machine department in Shelby, NC.


This position is responsible for leading hourly operations personnel to safely achieve production, quality, reliability, and cost objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong technical aptitude, proven leadership capability, and the ability to drive performance in a fast-paced paper manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Lead shift operations with an uncompromising commitment to safety and environmental compliance
• Promote and reinforce safe work practices, PPE compliance, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, chemical handling, and housekeeping standards
• Conduct regular safety discussions, inspections, and observations to support a zero-injury culture
• Ensure timely reporting and follow-up of safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions
• Support environmental compliance and responsible management of fiber, water, chemical, and energy usage within department operations

Operations & Production Leadership

• Supervise day-to-day TAD paper machine operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production
• Own shift performance related to safety, quality, productivity, waste, uptime, and employee engagement
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain product quality standards and improve process stability and optimize efficiency
• Coordinate staffing and shift resources to support production priorities and business needs
• Ensure adherence to operating procedures, center lining, standard work, 5S, CIL practices, and operational discipline
• Lead effective shift handoff communication and accurate production and downtime reporting
• Ability to work extended hours or support off-shift needs as business requires

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly team members while promoting a respectful, accountable, and high-performance culture
• Provide ongoing feedback, performance coaching, training, and employee development support
• Participate in employee performance evaluations, corrective action processes, and staffing activities
• Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified on equipment, procedures, and safety expectations
• Maintain strong communication and teamwork across operations, maintenance, quality, logistics, and leadership teams

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Partner closely with maintenance teams to prioritize and execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• Identify equipment reliability concerns and escalate issues appropriately to minimize operational risk
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency improvement, reliability, and process optimization
• Utilize production data, KPIs, and operational review processes to identify losses and drive sustainable improvements
• Participate in daily operating reviews and support site operational excellence initiatives

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in paper manufacturing or related industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Strong mechanical and process troubleshooting aptitude
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, production reporting, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working with maintenance management or production systems such as SAP, MaintainX, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment
• Ability to work a 4 on/4 off rotating 12-hour shift schedule
  • Day 1 & 2: 6:00am-6:00pm
  • Day 3 & 4: 6:00pm-6:00am
  • Next 4 days: Off

Why Join Sofidel?

• Competitive compensation and performance-based growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Career advancement opportunities within a global manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to lead within a technologically advanced TAD tissue manufacturing operation

Equal Opportunity Employer
Sofidel America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.