Production Team Lead

Position: Production Team Lead - 3rd Shift Location: Cincinnati, OH Wage: $31.83 + $0.75 Shift Differential Shift: 3rd (9:00 pm - 7:00 am) This job requires job performance with specific tasks to complete. Must be willing and flexible to work overtime when needed. While reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for leading and working hands on along with the 3rd Shift Production Team. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have a safety‑first mindset with the ability to work within various teams, along with a good eye to spot defects in the work performed. You will take pride in your personal hands‑on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail. What You'll Be Doing Leading a team of production employees using multiple manufacturing lines to produce tubes and cores. Collaborating closely with other departments and teams. Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring and reporting the quality of manufactured product. Consistently providing expected deliverables and required administrative tasks. Driving and inspiring the team to improve performance to meet and exceed goals. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new jobs and operate various manufacturing machines is very important. Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area, familiarity with 5S a plus. Performing all duties as designated by the plant manager and in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies. Assisting other departments as needed. Holding counterparts accountable if quality, attendance or other factors are not met. Filling in vacancies as needed to ensure production stays on track. We'd Love to Hear From You If 5 years prior manufacturing experience preferred. Must have core manufacturing experience. Previous leadership experience in manufacturing leading a crew/team is preferred. Ability to lead by example and hold reports accountable. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to do basic production‑related computations. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is desired. Ability to demonstrate integrity in relation to safety, quality, and customer service. Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and specification sheets. Possess a mechanical aptitude with the ability to logically troubleshoot and solve machine issues. Possess an understanding of continuous improvement methodology and experience with continuous improvement tools. Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and lead improvements. Must have knowledge of computer‑based programs – Word, Excel, Power Point. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed. Forklift experience preferred. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonoco Products Company