Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's overall business plans and objectives as directed. What you'll be doing: • 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. This position is located at our Columbus, Ohio. We'd love to hear from you if: • 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 Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $93,600 to $105,300, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary. At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. 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