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. 

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, as a Press Leader, you will lead, organize and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Press and Lamination Departments

What you’ll be doing:

Manages the performance of the associates within the Press and lamination departments and maintains a physical presence on production floor.Handles disciplinary problems, disputes or conflicts effectively.Ensure compliance of company policies, including quality, safety and housekeeping/cleaning.Reviews daily Production Reports to ensure accurate accountability of materials.Verification of quality at startup of production orders on press and lamination orders.Inspection of product through the run and signing off on quality at the end of production.Communication of quality problems to operators. Reviews upcoming jobs to plan, organize and coordinate shift operations in an efficient and economical manner.Assists throughout Press and Lamination by answering questions, solving problems, giving instructions, providing technical assistance, training and motivating associates.Work towards learning to be backup on setup for bag, pouch and slitter machines to be able to fill in as needed.Coordinates job coverage for employees due to PTO and overtime and readily prepares to offer job coverage as needed.Plans for employee training, development, and cross-trainingOversees and maintains inventory of press and lamination supplies and communicates needs.Completes Performance Reviews for associates in a timely manner.Performs end-of-shift shut down procedures as designated (such as securing building and locking gates of plant entrance).Completes specified operational and administrative records and reports for the press and lamination departments Counsels associates and recommends disciplinary action, if needed, according to company policy and maintaining documentation on all actions taken.Assists with plant inventory as requested. Performs other duties as requested by Production Manager.Ensures compliance with site’s Food Safety Program and provides coverage in the absence of the Quality Manager.

This position is located in Hickory, NC and 100% onsite.  

We’d love to hear from you if:

A High School Diploma or equivalent education with sufficient technical training and/or equivalent apprenticeship of up to 5 years in the printing trade are required in order to provide skills necessary to learn the job.  Two to three years of progressively responsible technical work and supervisory experience are required to become proficient in most phases of the job.

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $85,920 to $96,660, 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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.