Shift Supervisor - 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. While reporting to the plant manager, the shift supervisor is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, cost performance, employee relations in a high performance work team environment for the assigned shift. The job demands monitoring production performance and implementing processes, procedures, and methods to improve results in all key functional areas. The position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance. What you’ll be doing: Ensure the safety of all employees, lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries. Comply with all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, SOHA, etc.) Responsible for the EI (energy isolation) program and champion the EI safety team. Hire, train, direct and mentor staff on all three shifts. Develop subordinates through education, training and teamwork. May assist in preparation of annual plant operating budget. Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by production manager. May identify, propose and implement capital projects to improve operational performance as needed. May be responsible for coordinating maintenance scheduling to meet production demands, to manage overtime, and to reduce costs. Ensure employees complete required safety and quality checks and audits. Ensure preventive maintenance program is maintained and reviewed periodically for improvements and/or upgrades as needed. Work with Maintenance Manager to coordinate plant equipment maintenance and repair. Support machine installation or removal as needed. Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed. Recommend disciplinary action to production manager and review disciplinary actions for effectiveness and consistency. Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues. This position is in Portland, IN. We’d love to hear from you if: Four-year degree preferred, or equivalent experience Manufacturing or Technical background required. Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience and at least 2 years of experience managing a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $85,920 to $96,660 plus quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary. #LI-LD1 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. 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.