Department Manager (Three-Piece)

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 Department Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Three-Piece Department.  This role involves managing staff, optimizing processes, and ensuring the departmental goals align with the overall objectives of the company.

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.

• Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system.

• 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.

• Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct. 

• Directs and coordinates the activities of the production function in the Three-Piece Department to ensure safety, quality, inventory, productivity, and housekeeping standards are met.

• Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality, and safety programs.

• Develops and manages the department budget, ensuring cost effective operations and adherence to financial targets.

• Directs and assists with developmental or experimental production activities.

• Manages and coaches plant supervisors, working closely with other departments to ensure seamless operations.

• Responsible for housekeeping within the department.

• Reviews performance appraisals and progression increases for hourly personnel.

• Performs administration activities including development of employees, salary administration, budget administration, employee safety, meeting objectives, planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the department.

• Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace.

• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the Emergency Commander or Emergency Manager (i.e. inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.)

• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during the training or by the Emergency Commander. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements of wastes.

• Responsible for coordinating and supporting continuing improvement initiatives within the department.

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