Plant 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.

The successful candidate in this position will support the planning, organization, direction, control, and review of all manufacturing and staff support activities utilized in the production of quality products at least cost to meet customer requirements and sales commitments. Specifically, the position leads the plant in creating a safe work environment and developing customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.
• Prepare annual plant operating budget. Present budget to division staff. Meet or exceed plant profitability, productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by division.
• 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.
• Support sales and marketing efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by responding to customer complaints.
• Drive quality programs to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Work with HR to coordinate labor relations and union negotiations, as applicable.
• Build and maintain local contacts to ensure reputable community relations.
  
  

This position is located in Akron, IN.

We'd Love To Hear From You If

• 2 year associates degree, 4 year degree preferred
• 5-10 years pertinent experience preferred
  
  

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this role is from $142,725 to $171,270, plus annual target bonus of 25% 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 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
  
  

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.