Shift Supervisor: Lean Manufacturing & Safety Leader

Sonoco; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the Newport, TN area. You will lead safety initiatives and manufacturing best practices while coordinating shift production schedules to meet customer demands and control costs.

With 2+ years of supervisory experience and a preferred bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering, you will drive continuous improvement using lean techniques and mentor hourly staff on the shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred for candidates.
• At least 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and safety practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead the safety process and best manufacturing practices for 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.
• Provide direction, training, and development of hourly employees on assigned shift as well as counseling or discipline as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, science and engineering

Job description

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the Newport, TN area. You will lead safety initiatives and manufacturing best practices while coordinating shift production schedules to meet customer demands and control costs.

With 2+ years of supervisory experience and a preferred bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering, you will drive continuous improvement using lean techniques and mentor hourly staff on the shift.