Production Superintendent

SONOCO CANADA; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead safety, quality, and productivity at a Wisconsin plant. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and develop staff while ensuring compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations.

The role reports to the Plant Manager, focuses on on-time delivery and cost performance, and requires coordinating scheduling, training, and employee relations across a diverse workforce. A strong safety mindset and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven safety leadership.
• Comfortable public speaking and training large groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all employees; lead a comprehensive safety program.
• Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork.
• Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands and manage overtime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, lean manufacturing).
• Hire, train, and mentor staff; address employee relations issues as needed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Public speaking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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 Plant Manager, as a Production Superintendent, the position is accountable for safety, quality, on‑time delivery, productivity, material handling, cost performance, employee training and relations in a high‑performance work team environment, capital improvements and budget preparation. Job demands monitoring production performance and implementing processes, procedures, and methods to improve results in all key functional areas. Position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for all production activities.

What you’ll be doing: Ensure the safety of all employees; lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries. Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.). Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork. Is responsible for motivation, support and guidance to all employees Communicate problems and obstacles to the plant manager and the leadership team. Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels Assist in preparation of annual plant operating budget. Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by plant manager. Assist in employee relations issues Hire, train, direct and mentor staff and all plant employees with diverse language, cultural and educational background. Lead plant in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S with safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing. Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs. Support quality initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits. Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide direction, training, and development as needed. Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed. Recommend disciplinary action to plant manager and review disciplinary action by supervisors for effectiveness and consistency. Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues. Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.

Job Requirements:

• Previous education and/or training in manufacturing, engineering, safety or related field preferred
• Ability to complete Red Cross 1st Aid & CPR/AED certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to include creating charts, graphs, SOP’s, One Point Lessons, presentations
• Must have high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards
• Must be able and willing to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed to support all shifts.
• Must have above average communication skills (written & verbal)
• Must be able to maintain composure
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven record of safety leadership
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, with a dedication to employees remaining safe
• Comfortable in public speaking and training large groups of coworkers
• Minimum of 2years of manufacturing experience or equivalent.

Physical Demands of the Position: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $122,960 to $138,330, plus monthly target bonus of 12.5%. #LI-CB1 At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

• *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
• 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

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 approximately22,500 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.

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