Team Leader - 2nd Shift - Sonoco, Carrollton

SONOCO CANADA; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Leader for their 2nd Shift operations in Carrollton, GA. This role involves coordinating production personnel to maximize productivity while ensuring safety and compliance with guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a keen attention to detail. As part of a dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to mentor and motivate employees, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability, and make a significant impact on daily operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising others.
• Ability to adapt in a variety of situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of production personnel for maximum productivity.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Train new and existing employees on safe practices.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

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Team Leader - 2nd Shift - Sonoco, Carrollton

Apply remote type Onsite locations Carrollton, GA, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR-143322 Position: Team Lead 1
Location: Carrollton, GA
Pay Rate: $26.03 /HR + $2 Shift Diff
Shift: 2nd

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.

Position: Team Lead 1
Location: Carrollton, GA
Pay Rate: $26.03 /HR + $2 Shift Diff
Shift: 2nd

Summary
A team leader will coordinate the activities of all production personnel to ensure maximum productivity within safety guidelines. This position has overall responsibility for safety on the line and must communicate well with all employees to effectively supervise their work.

Responsibilities
· Ensure each employee adheres to proper safety policies and procedures at all times, such as wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
· Enforce safety rules by taking appropriate actions in case of violations, including reporting any violation to management or Human Resources.
· Respond quickly to all injuries or illnesses that occur while working under this supervisor’s direction. Promptly complete all required injury reports.
· Be able to recognize hazards in the workplace and take corrective action where possible.
· Train new and existing employees on safe practices and procedures.
· Perform routine checks of tools and equipment to make sure they are safe and functioning properly.
· Communicate regularly with employees about safety issues and concerns.
· Ensure good housekeeping practices throughout the facility; comply with all regulatory requirements related to environmental matters.
· Maintain a positive attitude toward all Sonoco Policies and Procedures.
· Coach, mentor, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel on a regular basis.
· Work closely with the Operations Manager to resolve any production-related problems.
· Provide input into performance evaluations for direct reports.
· Make recommendations for hiring, firing, promotions, and other disciplinary actions.
· Assist in developing schedules to meet production demands.

Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
· Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Proficient computer skills.
· Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
· Requires good interpersonal skills, decision making ability, and the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external customers.
· Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising others.
· Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
· Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move around the warehouse environment.

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.

About Us

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.