Plant Maintenance Supervisor – Lead Uptime & Safety

Sonoco Products Co.; Ohio; On-site; USD 88,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure equipment availability and lead the hourly maintenance team. You will plan, prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities to support production and customer commitments, while upholding safety and SQF guidelines.

The role requires strong leadership, mechanical/electrical knowledge, and experience with preventive maintenance programs. A collaborative approach with operations and quality teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to manage maintenance costs, contractor performance and resources.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety practices and SOPs.
• Supports SQF guidelines and food safety systems.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities to support production.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Oversee fabrication and sourcing of parts; approve components.
• Assist with budget estimates for overhaul and repair projects.
• Identify and implement equipment improvements to enhance safety and reliability.

Skills

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Sonoco Products Company in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure equipment availability and lead the hourly maintenance team. You will plan, prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities to support production and customer commitments, while upholding safety and SQF guidelines.

The role requires strong leadership, mechanical/electrical knowledge, and experience with preventive maintenance programs. A collaborative approach with operations and quality teams is essential.