2nd Shift Supervisor

Sonoco • Stockton, CA

1d • $93,600 - $105,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Supervisor leads the partitions plant production team, reporting to the Plant Manager. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment while supporting customer requirements and operational goals. The supervisor promotes safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and provides employees with the training, resources, coaching, and support needed to succeed. The position is located at Sonoco’s Stockton, California facility.

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 of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• 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 in Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and employee engagement; ability to build and maintain effective teams.
• Leadership, coaching, conflict-resolution, production planning, and execution skills.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem solving, continuous improvement methodologies, quality systems, process control, labor management, and workforce scheduling.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk throughout the production facility for extended periods; stand, bend, and 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 complete required reports.
• Ensure employees are trained on equipment and safe work practices, and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees; foster accountability, respect, communication, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Conduct training, cross-training, and skill development; manage performance, attendance, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, employee development, and succession planning.
• Direct daily production activities to meet customer requirements and production schedules; coordinate labor to support productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and equipment effectiveness, partnering with maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Communicate production priorities, expectations, and results to employees and ensure accurate production, downtime, and labor reports.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards; promote employee ownership of quality and workmanship.
• Monitor processes to reduce scrap, rework, and waste; investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, SPS, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives; lead waste reduction and process improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance, and participate in capital projects and operational improvements.
• 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