Maintain accurate and timely production records to support operational reporting, financial analysis, and continuous improvement.
Partner with maintenance, quality, logistics, and division leadership to resolve operational issues, improve efficiency, and maintain reliable service.
Provide responsive customer service through daily communication and coordination with customers.
Lead or participate in daily KANBAN counts, review demand, order status, inventory needs, priorities, and communicate potential service issues.
Financial and Business Responsibilities
Support the Division Service Center Manager in managing the site operating budget and monitoring labor, inventory, supplies, maintenance, overtime, scrap, and other operating expenses.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify cost-control opportunities and support sound business decisions.
Communicate site financial and operational results, staffing needs, training progress, and other key performance information to the Division Service Center Manager and appropriate Sonoco leadership.
Safety, Quality, and Culture
Enforce Sonoco safety policies and maintain a safe workplace for employees and visitors.
Ensure established quality standards and operating procedures are followed, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, teamwork, respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Model responsible stewardship of company equipment, materials, time, and financial resources.
Required Qualifications
Three to five years of production or manufacturing experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, woodworking tools, production equipment, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.
Strong leadership, computer, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to utilize software (including Microsoft Office) to analyze operational and financial information, establish priorities, and make sound business decisions.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, employee and workforce development, continuous improvement, and the responsible use of company resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, operations, education, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience with site management, woodworking, reel assembly, recycling operations, workforce development, and/or customer relationships.
Success in This Role
Success in this position means maintaining a safe and reliable operation, meeting customer commitments, managing costs responsibly, developing employees, and building strong relationships with Sonoco leaders and customers.
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.
