Sonoco
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You will supervise and coordinate the activities of all hourly employees on an assigned shift.
From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.
Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
While reporting to the Production Manager, this position is accountable for the safety, quality, productivity, cost performance, and employee relations associated for an assigned production shift. This job requires leadership and the efficient use of resources (labor, materials, and equipment) to manufacture quality products at lowest possible cost. You will supervise and coordinate the activities of all hourly employees on an assigned shift. Position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices.
Provide leadership and direction for meeting and exceeding OSHA and Sonoco safety standards throughout the plant. Create an environment that promotes the identification of safe operating behavior and equipment and initiates improvements and corrective actions on a continuous basis.
Coach, direct, and facilitate production, shipping and maintenance employees, focus on team problem solving, consensus building and technical training.
Train, lead, and give daily direction to employees on the safety process, the production process, and the expected product quality requirements.
Provide leadership and direction for improving the operation of the extrusion and injection equipment, focus on team problem solving, consensus building, and technical training.
Troubleshoot process problems on the equipment, developing corrective actions and document the process changes.
Continuously monitor the rigid paper manufacturing equipment to ensure the quality and efficiency standards are maintained.
Schedule employees daily to product lines to ensure even staffing and 100% uptime.
Coordinate and provide departmental training to onboard new employees and develop existing personnel.
Daily verification and data entry of production reports.
Communicate and document employee performance and provide coaching, counseling, or discipline when necessary.
Develop root cause analysis for plant quality and customer quality returns.
This position is located at our Jamesburg (Dayton, NJ) location.
Have analytical problem-solving skills.
The ability to identify and solve manufacturing process problems with manufacturing equipment.
The ability to interpret production schedules and priorities, labor requirements, quality specifications, and technical procedures utilizing clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. Ability and desire to work hands on in a 24 hour a day plastics manufacturing plant.
Have desired computer skills; Microsoft Office, ERP systems, production data collection and analysis.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have a strong desire for safety and understand that all accidents are preventable
Believe that our customers deserve the best quality products
Demonstrated ability to understand and meet KPI’s
Excellent communication skills
Have a hands-on approach to leadership
You have 5+ years supervisory experience in Manufacturing (Preferred)
HS Diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other relatable discipline – (Preferred)
You have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement with Lean and/or Six Sigma experience
Able to work the hours of 5:30 am to 3:00 pm to cover shift schedule and shift changeover meetings.
The annual base salary range for this role is from $93,600 to $105,300, plus quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.
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.
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.
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