PM Process Engineer

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location:

PORCARI, LUCCA, 55016

Date: 10 Sept 2025

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.

We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

PURPOSE

To support the Plant Manager in order to:

ensure the achievement of efficiency and quality aims related to industrial activities in accordance with the Group’s policies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

On behalf of the Plant Manager:

Ensure the achievement of productive, quality and cost-effective aims established in full compliance with: provisions and policies in matters of safety, environment and product’s safety; ISO 9001 Quality System
Support the relationships with stakeholders from a technical point of view
Support the Country Operations Manager in the formulation of budget proposals related to production and maintenance costs
Liaise with the other depts. in order to maximise productivity, efficiency and service to clients
Check and manage production and maintenance costs
Guarantee the correct management and maintenance of plants
Guarantee optimisation of energy consumption and exploitation of raw materials
Check and validate production reports
Collaborate with the CTO area personnel in the process of permanent improvement in matters of: productive efficiency; production costs; energy and raw materials consumption; environmental impact
Manage relationships with the plant’s trade unions representatives in accordance with the Group’s policies
Ensure professional development of the technical personnel

Requirements for the application

You have a Master degree Engineering, Chemistry or related field
You have a good knowledge of English
You have 2/3 Years of experience in a process manufacturing environnemt
You are a self driven person and not afraid to challenge
You will be a role model for safety
It's great if you also have knowledge of Lean methods in manufacturing processes including Six Sigma

WHAT WE OFFER

A meaningful job in an international Group with facilities across Europe.
Access to the Sofidel Language Learning Programme for you and one additional user.
Participation in training and specialization programs tailored to your role.
A dynamic and collaborative environment where your ideas matter.