What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Team Lead position at 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.
Reports To: Application Manager
Role: Responsible for shift of approximately 40 employees in Application Labeling. This role includes responsibilities with light maintenance/preventative maintenance and making process adjustments. This role interfaces with Maintenance, Label Printing and Shipping/Receiving. Must have experience working with the Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and be willing to learn additional programs whenever necessary. Note- the sales, order entry, production and inventory program used throughout the plant is Microsoft-based Navision.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED is preferred.
- Must have strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow directions and troubleshoot repair and maintenance of thermoforming lines.
- Prior inventory experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Required Skills and Responsibilities:
- Manage tool changes and preventative maintenance as scheduled by Maintenance Manager.
- Excellent communication skills. (This position conducts daily pre-shift “toolbox” meetings).
- Participation with month end close. Must consume all work orders as directed by the department manager.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English, understanding equipment manuals and diagrams.
- Constantly monitors and adjusts various inventories needed for daily production.
- Ability to effectively direct employees in a quick changing, fluid environment.
- Demonstrated leadership on the production floor with interaction between all shift employees throughout the workday. Must be visible and accessible to shift employees.
- Participation in plant “safety walks” with Safety Coordinators whenever assigned.
- Must be able to set up and operate all inventory traceback programs used on the production floor.
Other duties as assigned:
- Ability to work a 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods.
- Climbing, lifting and carry products weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Visually read various safety postings, bulletin boards, operating instructions, and computer monitors / screens.
- Hear safety warning devices and alarms.
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.
