Team Lead l

Sonoco; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is hiring a Team Lead I in Denver, PA to lead and work hands-on with the production team. The role requires a safety‑first mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities include leading a production team, implementing process improvements, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The position reports to the Site Lead and requires excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• 5 years prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must have Forklift experience.
• Shipping & Receiving experience preferred.
• Must have core manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing/warehouse/shipping leading a crew/ team required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read and understand manufacturing instructions and specification sheets.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude
• Possess an understanding of continuous improvement methodology and experience with continuous improvement tools
• Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and lead improvements
• Must have knowledge of computer‑based programs – Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of employees on multiple manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Make incremental process adjustments, monitor and report product quality.
• Provide required administrative tasks and deliverables.
• Drive and inspire the team to improve performance to meet/exceed goals.
• Apply critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area; 5S knowledge is a plus.
• Perform duties as directed by plant manager and support Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift experience

Shipping/Receiving

Manufacturing experience

Quality awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Team Lead I

Location: Denver, PA

Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Pay Rate: $25.75

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.

While reporting to the Site Lead, you will be responsible for leading and working hands on along with the production team. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a safety-first mindset with the ability to work within various teams, along with a good eye to spot defects in the work performed. You will take pride in your personal hands‑on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Leading a Team of employees using multiple manufacturing line
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
• Consistently providing expected deliverables and required administrative tasks
• Driving and inspiring team to improve performance to meet and exceed goals
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area, familiarity with 5S a plus.
• Performing all duties as designated by plant manager and in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
• Assisting other departments as needed

Requirements

• 5 years prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must have Forklift experience
• Shipping & Receiving experience preferred
• Must have core manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing/warehouse/shipping leading a crew/ team required.
• Ability to lead by example and hold reports accountable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to do basic production‑related computations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is desired.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity in relation to safety, quality, and customer service.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and specification sheets.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude
• Possess an understanding of continuous improvement methodology and experience with continuous improvement tools
• Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and lead improvements
• Must have knowledge of computer‑based programs – Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and 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.