Shift Supervisor

Sonoco • Columbus, OH

12d • $93,600 - $105,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant’s overall business plans and objectives as directed. Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in daily safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required. Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system. Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct. Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the department/production function to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards are met or exceeded. Coordinates and conducts the on-the-job training and development of subordinates’ skills to ensure a high level of production. Facilitates communications and dissemination of information between crew operations. Maintains production, spoilage, and downtime records. Leads problem solving sessions to solve production, quality and safety issues. Responsible for monitoring machine parts and supplies for production equipment as needed to maintain machinery. Evaluates products to ensure compliance with established quality standards. Reviews production schedules to ensure optimization. Furnishes work orders and schedules for maintenance corrective action. Initiates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job Safe Procedures (JSPs) for area of responsibility. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department and plant location. Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position. Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained. Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities. Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes. Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required.
• Experience with LEAN practices (5s, Kaizen, Standard Work, etc.) and problem solving.
• Broad experience is usually acquired through working in a manufacturing plant.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Proficient in implementing 5S principles for efficient workplace organization and process optimization.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to operate and functionally use the computer.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data to make recommendations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, concentrate, and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively lead and train other employees.
• Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
• Required to work assigned schedule of 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management.
• Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Broad training in a related field is usually acquired through a college degree or through equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of job-related experience.

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.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system.
• Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct.
• Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the department/production function to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards are met or exceeded.
• Coordinates and conducts the on-the-job training and development of subordinates’ skills to ensure a high level of production.
• Facilitates communications and dissemination of information between crew operations.
• Maintains production, spoilage, and downtime records.
• Leads problem solving sessions to solve production, quality and safety issues.
• Responsible for monitoring machine parts and supplies for production equipment as needed to maintain machinery.
• Evaluates products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Reviews production schedules to ensure optimization.
• Furnishes work orders and schedules for maintenance corrective action.
• Initiates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job Safe Procedures (JSPs) for area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department and plant location.
• Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary.
• Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained.
• Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation.
• Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Other duties as assigned.

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