Production Superintendent

Sonoco Protective Solutions, Inc. • Conyers, GA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

While reporting to the Plant Manager, as the Production Superintendent, you will manage up to 70+ direct reports including 3 shift leads and are accountable for safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance, employee relations in a high-performance work team environment, capital improvements and budget preparation. Job demands monitoring production performance and implementing processes, procedures, and methods to improve results in all key functional areas. Position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for all production activities. If responsible for maintenance, the position also is accountable for preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and maintenance performance and systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years manufacturing leadership experience

Nice To Haves

• 4-year degree - strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all employees; lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries. Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.).
• Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork.
• Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by plant manager.
• Hire, train, direct and mentor staff and all plant employees with diverse language, cultural and educational background.
• Lead plant in continuous improvement initiatives; SPS, Safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing.
• Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs.
• Support quality initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide direction, training, and development as needed. Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed.
• Recommend disciplinary action to plant manager and review disciplinary action by supervisors for effectiveness and consistency.
• Work in partnership with HR to address employee concerns and issues.
• Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.

What This Job Offers

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