Shift Supervisor

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.

• •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 experience building successful teams
• •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.

• •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