Shift Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Sonoco • West Chicago, IL

3d • $93,600 - $105,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoco is a global packaging solutions company whose operations span more than 34 countries. With direction from the production manager, the Shift Supervisor is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance, and employee relations for the assigned shift and department. The role uses labor, materials, and equipment efficiently to manufacture quality products at the lowest possible cost, supervises and coordinates hourly employees, and implements and maintains best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance.

This position is onsite in West Chicago, Illinois, near St. Charles, and works second shift from 2:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The annual base salary range is $93,600 to $105,300, with a quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to work second shift, 2:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee safety, lead shift safety teams and programs to prevent injuries, and comply with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Supervise production activities and schedule shift employees, including staffing machines to cover vacations, absences, and overtime.
• Meet or exceed productivity, cost, and other performance expectations, and implement and maintain best manufacturing practices.
• Hire, train, direct, and mentor shift employees from diverse language, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S with safety, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing.
• Coordinate shift production scheduling to meet customer demands, manage overtime, minimize inventory, and reduce costs.
• Support quality initiatives, ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations, and ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships and promote employee satisfaction; provide direction, training, and development, and provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed.
• Recommend disciplinary action to the production manager.
• Work with HR to coordinate labor relations and contract negotiations, as applicable to the plant.
• Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.
• Prepare or approve required shift documentation, including production reports and time cards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed