Team Lead l

SONOCO CANADA; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off & holidays

Insurance plans (life, disability)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SONOCO CANADA in Denver, PA is seeking a Team Lead I to supervise and hands-on guide the production team on multiple lines. The role reports to the Site Lead and focuses on achieving quality expectations while driving continuous improvement.

The position requires 5 years of manufacturing experience, forklift and shipping/receiving exposure, and strong communication skills. Expect a steady on-site schedule with responsibilities across safety, quality and operations.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing/warehouse/shipping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and specification sheets
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools
• Familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of employees across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams.
• Make incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product.
• Provide required administrative tasks and deliverables.
• Drive performance improvements to meet and exceed goals.
• Apply critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area (5S familiarity).
• Support plant manager and Sonoco quality and safety policies.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading specs

Mechanical aptitude

Continuous improvement

Computer skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position: Team Lead I
Location: Denver, PA
Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $25.75

You will report to the Site Lead and be responsible for leading and working hands‑on with the production team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of employees across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Make incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product.
• Consistently provide expected deliverables and required administrative tasks.
• Drive and inspire the team to improve performance to meet and exceed goals.
• Apply critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area (familiarity with 5S a plus).
• Perform all duties as designated by the plant manager and support Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Requirements

• 5 years of prior manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Forklift experience.
• Shipping & Receiving experience (preferred).
• Core manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing/warehouse/shipping, leading a crew or team.
• Ability to lead by example and hold reports accountable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic production-related computations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated integrity regarding safety, quality, and customer service.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and specification sheets.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodology and experience with continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge of computer-based programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. as needed.

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.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans (life, personal accident, disability).
• Tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. 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, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.