2nd Shift Supervisor

Sonoco • Stockton, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Supervisor leads a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment at Sonoco’s partitions plant in Stockton, California. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the supervisor leads by example to promote safety, teamwork, employee development, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role ensures employees have the training, resources, and support needed to meet customer expectations and operational goals.

The supervisor directs daily production, coordinates labor, monitors performance and equipment effectiveness, and works with maintenance to reduce downtime. The role also oversees employee training and performance, safety and quality practices, production records, cost control, and compliance with company policies and plant requirements. The position supports Lean Manufacturing, SPS, 5S, capital projects, and operational improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in paper converting, corrugated manufacturing, or protective packaging operations.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, safety systems, quality standards, and production planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and employee engagement; ability to build and maintain effective teams.
• Leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of production planning and execution, root cause analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, quality systems and process control, and labor management and workforce scheduling.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk throughout the production facility for extended periods; stand, bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures, and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of corrugated partitions, die cutting, assembly, finishing, and material flow processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and plant safety requirements.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses; lead daily safety discussions; and prepare required reports.
• Ensure employees are trained on equipment and safe work practices, and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
• Lead, coach, train, cross-train, and develop production employees; foster accountability, respect, communication, collaboration, and engagement.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary actions when necessary; assist with hiring, onboarding, employee development, and succession planning.
• Direct daily production activities to meet customer requirements and production schedules.
• Coordinate labor resources and monitor production performance and equipment effectiveness to support productivity and operational efficiency.
• Partner with maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Communicate production priorities, expectations, and results to employees, and complete production, downtime, and labor reports accurately.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards; promote employee ownership of quality and workmanship.
• Monitor processes to reduce scrap, rework, and material waste; investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, SPS, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and process improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance; participate in capital projects and operational improvement efforts.
• Maintain production, labor, quality, and safety records; monitor KPIs and communicate results to plant leadership.
• Assist with budget management and cost control, requisition operational materials and supplies, and ensure compliance with company policies and plant security requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED