Department Manager (Three-Piece)

Sonoco • Chestnut Hill, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Three-Piece Department. This role involves managing staff, optimizing processes, and ensuring the departmental goals align with the overall objectives of the company.

Requirements

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through a Bachelor of Science or through equivalent work experience.
• BS in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering
• 4+ years of job-related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working Knowledge of the following areas: Production principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures.
• Working Knowledge of: Generally accepted managerial practices and procedures
• Working Knowledge of: Business principles, legal practices, customer needs, and expectations.
• Working Knowledge of: Assigned equipment
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to negotiate with customers to promote or sell ideas or concepts.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines while paying attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data in order to make recommendations.
• Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of the production function in the Three-Piece Department to ensure safety, quality, inventory, productivity, and housekeeping standards are met.
• Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality, and safety programs.
• Develops and manages the department budget, ensuring cost effective operations and adherence to financial targets.
• Directs and assists with developmental or experimental production activities.
• Manages and coaches plant supervisors, working closely with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Responsible for housekeeping within the department.
• Reviews performance appraisals and progression increases for hourly personnel.
• Performs administration activities including development of employees, salary administration, budget administration, employee safety, meeting objectives, planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the department.
• Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace.
• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the Emergency Commander or Emergency Manager (i.e. inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.)
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during the training or by the Emergency Commander.
• Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements of wastes.
• Responsible for coordinating and supporting continuing improvement initiatives within the department.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager