Operations- Emerging Leaders Program

Sonoco • Beavercreek Township, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco's Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a selective program for professionals starting their career with Sonoco. Offering full-time positions that extend beyond a traditional first job, we give associates hands-on experience, leadership development, coaching, and opportunities to connect with business leaders. The program is designed to help you develop leadership skills, gain technical knowledge, establish strong business skills and understand Sonoco’s culture and processes. Throughout the program you can expect to gain a better understanding of your leadership style and contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work. This specific ELP role will be a part of our Consumer America Division, located in our Alpha/Beavercreek, Ohio facility. Sonoco is seeking candidates who will help us live our purpose each and every day. Our core belief is that “People Build Businesses, by Doing the Right Thing”.

Requirements

• Have or will obtain a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering by December 2026 or May 2027.
• Previous internship experience (preferably in Manufacturing or functional area).
• Proven leadership experience.
• Desire to work in a Manufacturing environment.
• Technical aptitude.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics.
• Passion for innovation.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.
• Open to the possibility of relocation (immediately or in the future).
• Flexibility with location preferences.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience.
• Participate in leadership development.
• Receive coaching.
• Connect with business leaders.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Gain technical knowledge.
• Establish strong business skills.
• Understand Sonoco’s culture and processes.
• Gain a better understanding of your leadership style.
• Contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.
• Engage in Operational Development, including technical training.
• Focus on Personal Development, increasing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and conflict management skills.
• Engage in Leadership Development, learning to communicate vision, increase engagement, effectively manage change, and establish trust through results and relationships.

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: Entry Level