Sonoco · 5 hours ago
Production Manager
Pardeeville, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSonoco is a multi-billion-dollar global company specializing in packaging solutions, with a commitment to employee development and safety. The Production Manager will oversee safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations while implementing best manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Ensure the safety of all employees; lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries. Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.)
Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork
Is responsible for motivation, support and guidance to all employees
Communicate problems and obstacles to the plant manager and the leadership team. Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity
Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels
Assist in preparation of annual plant operating budget. Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by plant manager
Assist in employee relations issues
Hire, train, direct and mentor staff and all plant employees with diverse language, cultural and educational background
Lead plant in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S with safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing
Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs
Support quality initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits
Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide direction, training, and development as needed. Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed. Recommend disciplinary action to plant manager and review disciplinary action by supervisors for effectiveness and consistency. Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues
Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance
Qualification
Required
Previous education and/or training in manufacturing, engineering, safety or related field preferred
Ability to complete Red Cross 1st Aid & CPR/AED certification
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to include creating charts, graphs, SOP's, One Point Lessons, presentations
Must have high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards
Must be able and willing to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed to support all shifts
Must have above average communication skills (written & verbal)
Must be able to maintain composure
Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent
Preferred
Associate degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree preferred
Proven record of safety leadership
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, with a dedication to employees remaining safe
Comfortable in public speaking and training large groups of coworkers
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
John Pontrello
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
Recent News
Packaging-Gateway.com
2026-01-22
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