Sonoco · 22 hours ago
Plant Engineer
Hanover, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $121K/yr
5+ years expSonoco is a multi-billion-dollar global company specializing in packaging solutions. The Plant Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability of plant equipment and leading maintenance processes to achieve optimal operational performance.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Ensure the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive Sonoco safety process to prevent injuries. Lead plant compliance of all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations
Champion Energy Isolation training and performance
Effectively implement/maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime, improves OEE and lower operations costs by championing the Sonoco Maintenance Excellence process
Provide department leadership to ensure the highest standards of plant condition and equipment performance are achieved and sustained
Ensure maintenance department personnel possess the appropriate skills and are qualified and proficient. Identify and support technical training and development for department employees through frequent evaluations
Scope and execute capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, manage department spend. Identify technical improvements to equipment/processes
Apply reliability tools to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence
Perform as a key member of the plant leadership team – positive communicator and problem solver - driving for plant/process improvements, meeting objectives and setting the bar for performance standards
Support pillar continuous improvement activities
Qualification
Required
Minimum experience 5+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment
Education highly preferred: Bachelor's degree in industrial maintenance, Engineering, or a related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS experience
Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment in-house. Ability to identify gaps and assist in implementing countermeasures to achieve Zero Safety Incidents
Ability to lead and develop a highly collaborative and effective team
Excellent organization, project management and communication skills
Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA's, 5Why's, ATS, etc.) and developing/implementing Countermeasures to drive Zero Breakdown culture
Process-oriented. Can identify gaps in any process and implement solutions
Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication and predictive maintenance understanding
Ability to effectively learn the plant's equipment and processes
Ability to manage costs and reduce/optimize where needed
Preferred
Experience in TPM or Reliability field preferred
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (7)
2021 (2)
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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