Department Manager

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.

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 monthly 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.
• Directs and assigns the activities of the production function in the plant and its interface with the group office to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards are met or exceeded.
• Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality, and safety programs within the department.
• Directs and assists with developmental or trial production activities.
• May coordinate technical training programs, documentation, and control of T105A’s.
• Manages and directs the supervisors and their teams to ensure safety, productivity, and housekeeping standards are met or exceeded.
• May supervise and direct maintenance of department’s machinery.
• Responsible for 5S within the department.
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Performs administrative activities as necessary for department.
• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position is in our Columbus, Ohio plant.
• We’d love to hear from you if: Broad training in a related field usually acquired through a four-year degree or through equivalent work experience.
• Bachelors degree required
• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through a four-year degree or through equivalent work experience.
• 5 + years of job related experience
• Working knowledge of the following areas: Production principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures.
• Generally accepted managerial practices and procedures.  ·
• Business principles, legal practices, customer needs and expectations.  ·
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production techniques, procedures, and criteria.  ·
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.  ·
• Ability to interact with customers  ·
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.  ·
• Ability to meet deadlines and to concentrate and pay attention to detail.  ·
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data in order to make recommendations   ·
• Ability to effectively lead and train other employees.    ·
• Proficient in implementing 5S principles for efficient workplace organization and process optimization.
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:   ·
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
• <10% Travel