Plant Manager

Sonoco • Charlotte, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate, under the direction of the Associate Director, Manufacturing, is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance, and employee relations for the assigned crew in this non-union facility. The job requires efficient use of resources (labor, materials, and equipment) to manufacture quality products at the lowest possible cost. This role involves supervising and coordinating the activities of hourly employees on the assigned crew. The position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for the assigned crew.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business, science or engineering required
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Leadership – setting expectations and gaining trust
• Communication - listening, giving clear instructions and preparing reports / presentations
• Interpersonal - ability to motivate direct reports and hold them accountable against expectations
• Computer – proficient in MS Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 2-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead the safety process for assigned crew to prevent injuring employees.
• Manage production and quality to meet customer demands while minimizing overtime and inventory.
• Meet performance metric expectations using methods such as; 5S, 6 Sigma, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.
• Build and maintain productive relationships that foster employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Provide direction, training and development as well as counseling or discipline as needed.

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