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Shift Manager roles at hotels, restaurants, and retail chains regularly qualify for EB-3 sponsorship through PERM labor certification, and larger hospitality and food-service employers with ongoing hiring cycles are the most consistent green card sponsors. Understanding how prevailing-wage requirements and employer size affect your sponsorship timeline puts you ahead of most applicants.
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The Sofidel Group
Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With operations in 12 European countries and 12 U.S. States, we employ over 9,500 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products—such as toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins—are distributed in more than 50 countries.
We own well-known brands including Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, and also produce for private-label retailers. Through the Papernet brand, we serve the Away-from-Home sector, providing quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.
Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!
Position Overview
Sofidel America, part of the Sofidel Group, is a leading global manufacturer of tissue paper products committed to sustainability, innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
We are currently seeking a Converting Shift Supervisor to join our manufacturing team. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily converting operations, ensuring a safe and productive work environment, and leading a high-performing team to achieve production, quality, and operational goals. The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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The Shift Supervisor will assume responsibility for a designated group of employees, providing support, direction, and enforcing work standards. This individual will supervise the converting department's activities, including setting up materials for work orders, assigning production orders to production lines, and organizing converting areas to maintain production, all while adhering to existing policies and precedence.
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Provide guidance to converting department workers to aid in the investigation and resolution of issues. Evaluate the performance of employees and offer guidance and training. Start personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, terminations, and disciplinary actions. Determine current and future personnel levels, as well as new employee training, to provide a safe working environment.
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Examine production area prior to beginning of shift and conduct meetings prior to shift to review safety procedures and production orders.
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Collaborate with the Safety Manager to implement action plans for all injuries and safety-related concerns that occur during shifts and complete all incident/injury reports.
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Consult and communicate with the Quality team about any immediate quality concerns, and follow up as necessary.
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Evaluate machine run speeds and monitor changeover notifications, notifying the maintenance team as needed.
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Examine data from the PC Touch to ensure that all production requirements are met.
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Perform or assist with any operations as needed to maintain workflow, fulfill deadlines, and meet quality standards. Notify management of any odd equipment or operating issues, as well as the need for additional materials and supplies.
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Maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines and keeping the work area clean and orderly.
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Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.
Job Requirements
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Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, and/or three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or training is preferred.
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2+ years of experience managing a production team within a manufacturing environment.
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Strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and troubleshooting experience is preferred.
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Strong sense of job ownership/accountability with effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Must have or obtain a lift certification.
Company Benefits
Why Join Sofidel America?
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Competitive compensation
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Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a competitive company match on 401(k)
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Paid company holidays
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Professional training and career development opportunities
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Safe, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment
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Opportunity to grow with one of the world's leading tissue manufacturers
Work Environment
Recruiter: Please add EXTERNAL additional requirements here
WHAT WE OFFER
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A full-time employment
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The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
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A dynamic environment based on teamwork
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Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform
OUR APPROACH TO COMPENSATION
We are committed to offering a fair and transparent compensation approach.
This role sits within a salary range of €X–€Y, defined based on internal equity and external market benchmarks. The final offer will be tailored, reflecting the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and overall contribution to the role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Shift Manager
Match your experience to SOC codes
PERM filings use Standard Occupational Classification codes to define the role. Shift Manager positions typically file under SOC 11-9051 or 35-1012. Confirm your resume reflects duties that match the code your prospective employer plans to use.
Target employers with active PERM histories
Hospitality groups, quick-service restaurant chains, and large retail operators file PERM applications regularly. Focus your search on multi-unit employers with dedicated HR teams, since they already have legal infrastructure for sponsorship rather than treating it as a one-off process.
Gather certified wage evidence before interviews
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your metro area and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage tier for your target city before your first interview, so wage conversations don't stall the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Shift Manager roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-3 sponsorship activity saves weeks of manual research and surfaces opportunities that don't appear on general job boards.
Address the PERM recruitment period proactively
PERM requires your employer to run a 30-to-60-day supervised recruitment campaign before filing. Raise this timeline early in offer negotiations so both sides plan around it, and confirm your employer's immigration counsel has handled food-service or retail PERM cases before.
Get your credentials evaluated before filing starts
If your supervisory or management training came from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service. EB-3 professional petitions require documented equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree if that education forms part of your qualification basis.
Green Card Shift Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Shift Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Shift Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of training or experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the position is restructured to require a bachelor's degree plus specialized management credentials, but most employers file under EB-3 for operational supervisory roles.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, so your employer can initiate the PERM process at any point without waiting for a selection window. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, the I-140 petition, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years for most countries. The result is permanent residency, not a temporary status that requires renewal.
What does the PERM process look like for a Shift Manager position?
Your employer files a Prevailing Wage Determination request with DOL, then runs a mandatory recruitment campaign lasting 30 to 60 days to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. After that, they file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Once certified, they file your I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status when a visa number becomes current.
How can I find Shift Manager jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Shift Manager openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Many hospitality and retail employers sponsor regularly but don't advertise it prominently in job postings, so searching by sponsorship data rather than job title alone surfaces opportunities that standard searches miss.
Will my country of birth affect how long it takes to get a green card as a Shift Manager?
Yes. EB-3 priority dates move faster for most countries, but applicants born in India, China, Mexico, or the Philippines face longer backlogs because per-country annual limits apply. Your priority date is set when your I-140 is approved, and you can track movement using the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department.