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.

Position: Production Team Leader

Location: Newport, TN

Wage: $29.00/hr

Shift: rotating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

While reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading and working hands on along with a team in our Tube and Core Division. 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading a Team of approximately 30 production employees using multiple manufacturing lines to produce tubes and cores.
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
• 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 is very important
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area, Familiarity with 5S a plus.
• Performing all duties as designated by plant manager and in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies
• Assisting other departments as needed

We'd love to hear from you if:

• 5 years prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing leading a crew/ team required.
• Ability to lead by example and hold reports accountable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to do basic production related computations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is desired.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity in relation to safety, quality, and customer service.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and specification sheets.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude with the ability to logically troubleshoot and solve machine issues.
• Possess an understanding of continuous improvement methodology and experience with continuous improvement tools
• Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and lead improvements
• Must have knowledge of computer-based programs - Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed

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.