Shift Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Sonoco • Jefferson, TX

7d • $93,600 - $105,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor, with direction from the Plant Manager, is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance, and employee relations for the assigned shift and department. The role supervises production activities for approximately 60 team members and is located in Jefferson, Texas. The work shift is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The supervisor ensures safe operations and regulatory compliance, executes the production schedule to meet customer demands, and supports quality and productivity goals. The role also schedules and crews employees, maintains production documentation, and trains, mentors, coaches, and develops shift employees. The position calls for strong communication, time management, initiative, forward planning, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all employees and lead shift safety teams and programs to prevent injuries.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Supervise all production activities for the assigned shift, overseeing approximately 60 team members.
• Schedule shift employees and crew machines to cover vacations, absences, and overtime.
• Ensure production documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Meet or exceed productivity, cost, and other performance expectations for the shift.
• Implement and maintain best manufacturing practices.
• Train, direct, mentor, and develop employees with diverse language, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Execute the shift production schedule to meet customer demands, manage overtime, minimize inventory, and reduce costs.
• Support quality initiatives and ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships and promote employee satisfaction.
• Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed; recommend disciplinary action to the department manager.
• Prepare required shift documentation, including production reports, quality reports, and employee time-off requests.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.

What This Job Offers

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