3rd Shift Supervisor - Chatham - Sonoco

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. 

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 Plant Production Manager as the 3rd Shift Supervisor you will be responsible for the safety, quality, continuous improvement, material handling, and cost performance for the Chatham plant.  A qualified candidate must possess strong leadership skills, be responsible for effective plant communications, provide answers to human resource questions, and make decisions on personnel hiring, development, and discipline.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the safe and healthy work environment based on the plants safety action plan
• Support Quality initiatives based on customer specifications and Customer Experience Pillar
• Ensuring coordination of resources based on daily operational schedule
• Ensuring accuracy of transactions within Oracle
• Ensuring proper time and attendance of 3rd shift employees
• Meeting/exceeding performance metrics expectations based on machine and plant KPI’s
• Direct continuous improvement initiatives with effective utilization of SPS Tool box
• Ensuring communication and employee engagement
• Working with Plant Production Manager and Human Resources on any plant employee related concerns or grievances
• Working in manner that demonstrates and promotes the safety of yourself and your team members
• Capable of interfacing with all disciplines within the manufacturing environment to insure execution of job priorities
• Responsibility for managing your teams productivity metrics (Direct labor utilization, efficiency, scrap) as well as quality
• Responsibility for administering discipline and other administrative duties (shift personnel reviews, disciplinary discussions, etc.)
• Leading or participating on a variety of different teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree
• 3 - 5 years manufacturing or related field experience
• Prior leadership experience required
• Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and strong work ethic
• Strong self-motivation and an efficient problem solver
• Mechanically/technically competent

Competencies:                

• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Possess exceptional organizational skills
• Literacy in Windows based programs and Microsoft office applications

This position is located at our Chatham, NY Facility.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Supervisory experience working in a non-union manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years in supervision or operational leadership with progressive responsibilities
• Plastics Processing Experience Degree preferred but not required

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $77,775.00 to $93,330.00

The target bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

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.