Team Lead - 2nd Shift - Hartselle Wood Reels

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.

Position: Team Lead 1
Payrate: $27.54 + .75 Shift Diff
Location: Hartselle, AL
Shift: 2nd

Job Summary:
The Team Leader will be responsible for supervising all production operations in assigned areas of responsibility to ensure maximum productivity and quality standards are met on a daily basis. The Team Leader will also assist the Plant Manager and Operations Management team members as needed.

Responsibilities:
* Maintain a safe work environment by promoting safety awareness among employees and complying with established safety procedures.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as waste, downtime, and labor productivity to identify areas for improvement.
* Supervise up to 60 hourly employees and provide guidance, training, and feedback to help them improve their skills and perform at high levels.
* Collaborate with other departments, including Quality Control and Maintenance, to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.
* Conduct regular inspections of equipment and products to ensure they meet quality standards.
* Work closely with the Plant Manager and Operations Management team members to develop and implement strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
* Coordinate with maintenance staff to schedule and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.
* Assist in the training and development of hourly employees, providing feedback and coaching to help them improve their skills and advance in their careers.
* Fill in for absent or unavailable management personnel as needed.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
* Minimum three years of experience in manufacturing or operations management.
* Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move around the plant frequently.
* Flexibility to work any shift.
* Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

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.