Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork.
Is responsible for motivation, support and guidance to all employees
Communicate problems and obstacles to the plant manager and the leadership team. Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity
Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels
Assist in preparation of annual plant operating budget. Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by plant manager.
Assist in employee relations issues
Hire, train, direct and mentor staff and all plant employees with diverse language, cultural and educational background.
Lead plant in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S with safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing.
Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs.
Support quality initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.
Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide direction, training, and development as needed. Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed. Recommend disciplinary action to plant manager and review disciplinary action by supervisors for effectiveness and consistency. Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues.
Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.
Job Requirements
Previous education and/or training in manufacturing, engineering, safety or related field preferred
Ability to complete Red Cross 1st Aid & CPR/AED certification
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to include creating charts, graphs, SOP’s, One Point Lessons, presentations
Must have high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards
Must be able and willing to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed to support all shifts.
Must have above average communication skills (written & verbal)
Must be able to maintain composure
Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred
This position is in our De Pere, WI faciliy.
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Associate degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven record of safety leadership
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, with a dedication to employees remaining safe
Comfortable in public speaking and training large groups of coworkers
Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent.
Physical Demands of the Position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.
Work Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this role is from $122,960 to $138,330, plus monthly target bonus of 12.5%.
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At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
