Production Team Lead

Sonoco • West Chester, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

While reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for leading and working hands on along with 3rd Shift Production Team. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have a safety-first mindset with the ability to work within various teams, along with a good eye to spot defects in the work performed. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Must have core manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lead by example and hold reports accountable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to do basic production-related computations.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity in relation to safety, quality, and customer service.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and specification sheets.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude with the ability to logically troubleshoot and solve machine issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and lead improvements
• Must have knowledge of computer-based programs – Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed

Nice To Haves

• 5 years prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing leading a crew/ team is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is desired.
• Possess an understanding of continuous improvement methodology and experience with continuous improvement tools
• Forklift Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading a Team of production employees using multiple manufacturing lines to produce tubes and cores.
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
• Consistently providing expected deliverables and required administrative tasks
• Driving and inspiring team to improve performance to meet and exceed goals
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to setup new jobs and operate various manufacturing machines is very important
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area, Familiarity with 5S a plus.
• Performing all duties as designated by plant manager and in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
• Assisting other departments as needed
• Holding counterparts accountable if quality, attendance or other factors are not met.
• Filling in vacancies as needed to ensure production stays on track.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees