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Maintenance Supervisor

Sofidel S.p.A.
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Sofidel America, Duluth MN

Exempt

10% Annual Bonus Target

Day Shift

Sofidel America of Duluth is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the Maintenance Department. We are searching for a candidate that is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role with a stable employer that provides an opportunity for growth. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team! We have excellent benefits, 401k and a generous paid time off program.

Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 2012, Sofidel America is headquartered in Horsham, Pa. and operates manufacturing plants in six additional states (Florida, Wisconsin, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Mississippi). The Sofidel Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the U.S. - with more than 8,500 employees worldwide.

The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager. This role provides support for both the Paper Machine Operations and Converting Operations. This role will work closely with the Spare Parts Department, Purchasing, and Planning. As a Maintenance Supervisor you will work to provide support to the Maintenance Technicians that work within the Mill.

Responsibilities Of The Maintenance Supervisor

  • Maintenance Supervisor is required to be “on-call” and to respond to emergency maintenance requests
  • Responsible for breakdown repair and preventative maintenance activities throughout the plant and provide work training to less experienced maintenance staff.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, identify and correct problems of equipment using appropriate tools
  • Adhere to governmental regulatory programs and policies
  • Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades to mechanical systems
  • Maintain good employee relations while establishing accountability for individual behaviors
  • Engage in project planning
  • Review and support ordering of parts for kitting a repair job and common parts needed in production
  • Work with Purchasing to plan and implement purchases to support maintenance projects
  • Oversee safety program and preventative maintenance throughout the mill
  • Perform maintenance management by supervising maintenance personnel and establishing priorities in maintenance schedules


Essential Job Functions

  • Strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a team-oriented attitude.
  • Demonstrate ability to use tools and other common metrology instruments related to the operation of the equipment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify nonconformance and notify leads of issues.
  • Communicate in a manner that supports production and maintenance- confers with managers, supervisors, technicians, production personnel, and other work groups regarding procedures and results and to resolve problems.
  • Ability to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment.


Requirements Of The Maintenance Supervisor

  • Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • 5 years of industrial maintenance and electrical experience
  • 2 years of experience within a maintenance team within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to bring a maintenance team together, develop junior level maintenance staff and work in a team environment within a diverse workforce
  • Strong sense of job ownership/accountability with effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be flexible and able to work overtime and weekends when required
  • SAP experience desired


Physical Demands: Lift/Carry Requirements:

Stand

O (Occasionally)

10 lbs. or less

F (Frequently)

Walk

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Sit

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Handling /Fingering

F (Frequently)

51- 100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward

F (Frequently)

Over 100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Push / Pull

O (Occasionally)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

12 lbs. or less

F (Frequently)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

13-25 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Key

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

  • Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
  • Sense of Sound (within normal range) and touch


WORK ENVIRONMENT

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read and understand what is expected of me in this position.

Employee Name: ______________________________________________ Date: _________________

Employee Signature: _________________________________________________________

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