2nd Shift Supervisor

SONOCO CANADA; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company}

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assistant

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid and voluntary insurance (

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Morganfield, KY. You will oversee safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance for the assigned shift, leading hourly employees and coordinating with the Production Manager.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (business/science/engineering) and 2+ years of supervisory experience to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Competitive benefits and a structured career path are offered.

Qualifications

• The role requires a bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are essential.
• Experience with safety processes and lean manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead safety processes and best manufacturing practices for the assigned shift.
• Coordinate production scheduling on shift to meet customer demands and manage overtime.
• Direct shift in continuous improvement initiatives using tools like SPS, 6 Sigma, Kaizen and lean manufacturing.
• Build and maintain productive relationships to foster employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Provide direction, training, and development of hourly employees on the shift; discipline as needed.
• Identify and implement capital projects to improve operational performance and communication across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Safety practices

Continuous improvement

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, science and engineering

Job description

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. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, as a Shift Supervisor, you are accountable for: safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance and employees for assigned shift.

What you’ll be doing:

• Teach and lead the safety process and best manufacturing practices for assigned shift.
• Coordinate production scheduling on shift to meet customer demands, manage overtime, minimize inventory, and reduce costs.
• Direct shift in continuous improvement initiatives and work to meet performance metrics using tools such as SPS, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events and lean manufacturing.
• Build and maintain productive relationships that foster employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Provide direction, training, and development of hourly employees on assigned shift as well as counseling or discipline as needed.
• Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance Foster strong communication throughout the plant and across shifts.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in business, science and engineering - strongly preferred
• You have at least 2+ years of supervisory experience

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

Compensation: 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.

This position is located in Morganfield, Kentucky.

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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy