Night Shift Production Supervisor — Safety & Optimization

Sonoco; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Wellbeing program

PTO & holidays

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Pine Bluff, AR, is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee safety, quality and productivity on the night shift. You will lead hourly staff, coordinate shift production and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer demands.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop the team, implement lean practices, manage costs, and pursue capex projects to enhance operational performance. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science or engineering preferred.
• At least 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to work night shift 7pm–7am, Mon–Thu with OT on Fridays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead the safety process and best manufacturing practices for the 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 the assigned shift and counsel or discipline as needed.
• Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/science/engineering

Job description

Sonoco in Pine Bluff, AR, is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee safety, quality and productivity on the night shift. You will lead hourly staff, coordinate shift production and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer demands.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop the team, implement lean practices, manage costs, and pursue capex projects to enhance operational performance. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of supervisory experience.