Supervisor - Production

SONOCO CANADA; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco in Querétaro, México RPC Plant is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations, guide and train the team, and monitor schedules to meet deadlines. You will implement quality controls, drive efficiency improvements, and coordinate with maintenance, QC and logistics to ensure smooth production.

We value strong leadership, clear communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving while upholding safety protocols and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years in production/manufacturing, with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and proactive issue resolution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with cross-department collaboration.
• Familiarity with production equipment, processes, quality control and safety basics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of production workers, providing guidance, training and support.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust workflows to meet deadlines and goals.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to meet standards.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality control and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain records of production output, downtime and issues.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business

Job description

What you'd be doing:

• Keeping yourself and your work team safe.
• Oversee the daily activities of production workers, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust workflows to meet deadlines and production goals.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure products meet company and industry standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in production processes and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Work closely with other departments such as maintenance, quality control, and logistics to ensure smooth production operations.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including output, downtime, and any issues that arise.
• Additional Responsibilities as Assigned.

This position is in our Quéretaro, México RPC Plant

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Prefer bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, or business) is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and other departments.
• Familiarity with production equipment and processes, as well as knowledge of quality control standards and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

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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