Shift Supervisor

Sonoco; Chestnut Hill (TN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life and dis

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Chestnut Hill, TN is looking for a production supervisor to lead a department, ensure safety and quality, and optimize production with Lean practices. You will oversee training, track performance metrics, and coordinate maintenance and scheduling for smooth operations.

This role emphasizes problem solving, data analysis, and strong leadership in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science, experience with 5S/Kaizen, and the ability to manage complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree is required.
• Experience with LEAN practices (5s, Kaizen, Standard Work).
• Broad experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Ability to apply evaluation and modification of standard plant techniques.
• Proficiency in implementing 5S for workplace organization.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Two years of job related experience.
• Ability to operate and use a computer.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and train other employees.
• Ability to wear safety glasses and PPE and follow safety practices.
• Must work 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, possible overtime/on-call.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety practices and SOPs to perform work safely.
• Maintain a safe environment, address unsafe acts, participate in safety meetings.
• Supervise department to meet safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate on-the-job training and development of subordinates’ skills.
• Facilitate communication between crew operations and management.
• Maintain production, spoilage and downtime records.
• Lead problem solving for production, quality and safety issues.
• Monitor machine parts and supplies for production equipment.
• Evaluate products for quality compliance.

Skills

Leadership

LEAN

Problem solving

Data analysis

Training others

Computer skills

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is located at our Chestnut Hill, TN facility.

We'd Love To Hear From You If

• A Bachelor of Science degree is required.
• Experience with LEAN practices (5s, Kaizen, Standard Work, etc.) and problem solving.
• Broad experience 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.
• Two years of job related experience.
• 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.
• Required to work assigned schedule of 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• See Physical Demands Assessment

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this role is from $93,600 to $105,300, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

*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.