Jefferson Team Leader I - Second Shift

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Job Title: Team Leader I

Base Rate: $26.33/hr. + $1 Shift Diff

Shift: Second Shift

While reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for leading and working hands on along with a team to produce Sonoco Reels in Nail Wood. 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.

Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a Team of 5-10 employees in a Reels operation.
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams.
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured production.
• Identify training needs and execute plan to close gaps.
• Complete employee reviews.
• 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.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area, familiarity with 5S a plus.
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager and in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies.
• Assisting other departments as needed.

Job Requirements - Preferred Experience / Ability

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred, desire previous experience leading a crew/ team or improvement project.
• Written and verbal communication skills; must be able to perform basic computations.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
• Working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions required.
• Demonstrated Mechanical Aptitude with the ability to logically troubleshoot and solve equipment issues required.
• Experience in Leading Continuous Improvement Projects and experience with continuous improvement tools (Sonoco Performance System: SPS) desired.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and lead improvements.
• Working knowledge of Computer Based Programs - Word, Excel, Power Point required.
• Forklift driving experience is a plus.
• Must be open to change.
• Must be forward thinking.
• Must be able to anticipate and react to changing situations.

The person for this Job will be selected through an interview process based on the following areas.

• Demonstrated Professional Communication and Organizational Skills.
• Demonstrated Ability to work with people from many facets of the organization.
• Demonstrated examples to lead positive change within the plant.
• Able to work with Microsoft Office, Sage, Agile.
• In Good Attendance Standing.
• In Good Performance Standing.
• Must be willing to take continuing education courses as requested.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security. (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.