Lean Manufacturing Shift Lead (12-Hour Shifts)

Sonoco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco, a global packaging leader, seeks an experienced supervisor for our Columbus, Ohio plant. You will supervise production teams, enforce safety standards, implement LEAN improvements, and coordinate training to elevate quality and efficiency.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving skills. This role emphasizes safety, process optimization, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with LEAN practices (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work) and problem solving.
• Broad experience is 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.
• 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.
• Broad training in a related field is usually acquired through a college degree or through equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of job-related experience

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained. Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LEAN practices

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Statistical data analysis

Safety awareness

Communication

Team leadership

Industrial plant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sonoco, a global packaging leader, seeks an experienced supervisor for our Columbus, Ohio plant. You will supervise production teams, enforce safety standards, implement LEAN improvements, and coordinate training to elevate quality and efficiency.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving skills. This role emphasizes safety, process optimization, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment.