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 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

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 are seeking individuals who are available to work either the swing shift, which alternates weekly between 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM, or the third shift, which runs from 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

We’d love to hear from you if:

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

Willing to work nights.  This is a salaried role but shifts are M-F, 11PM – 7AM with occasional weekends required.  Start time is typically an hour prior to shift start.

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 $90,400 to $101,700, plus a quarterly target bonus of 7.5% of base salary. 

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.