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. 

Performs task and provides services to support the plant’s overall business plans and objectives as directed.

What you'll be doing:

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment.  This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in daily safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required. Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system. Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct. 

• Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the department/production function to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards are met or exceeded. Coordinates and conducts the on-the-job training and development of subordinates’ skills to ensure a high level of production. Facilitates communications and dissemination of information between crew operations. Maintains production, spoilage, and downtime records. Leads problem solving sessions to solve production, quality and safety issues. Responsible for monitoring machine parts and supplies for production equipment as needed to maintain machinery. Evaluates products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.

• Reviews production schedules to ensure optimization. Furnishes work orders and schedules for maintenance corrective action. Initiates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job Safe Procedures (JSPs) for area of responsibility. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department and plant location. Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary.  Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position is located at our Chestnut Hill, TN facility.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• A Bachelor of Science degree is required.

• Experience with LEAN practices (5s, Kaizen, Standard Work, etc.) and problem solving.

• Broad experience usually acquired through working in a manufacturing plant.

• Working knowledge of generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.

• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Proficient in implementing 5S principles for efficient workplace organization and process optimization.

• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.

• Two years of job related experience.

• Ability to operate and functionally use the computer.

• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data to make recommendations.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Ability to meet deadlines, concentrate, and pay attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively lead and train other employees. 

• Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices. 

• Required to work assigned schedule of 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management.  Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.

• See Physical Demands Assessment

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $93,600 to $105,300, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary. 

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.