Warehouse Site Supervisor

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.

While reporting to the Service Center Operations Manager, as a Site Supervisor, you'll oversee daily operations of the wood reel assembly site, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met. You'll lead a team of assemblers, coordinate with logistics and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities for wood reel assembly
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of assemblers and support staff
• Monitor workflow, quality control, and safety compliance
• Collaborate with plant management on scheduling, inventory, and process improvements
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety
• Monitor production schedules and adjust workflows to meet deadlines and production goals.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure products meet company and industry standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in production processes and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Work closely with other departments such as maintenance, quality control, and logistics to ensure smooth production operations.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including output, downtime, and any issues that arise.

Requirements:

• Prefer bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, or business) is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of woodworking tools and production processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and other departments.
• Familiarity with production equipment and processes, as well as knowledge of quality control standards and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

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.