Sonoco

2nd Shift Supervisor

United States · On-site · Full time

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EmployerSonoco
LocationUnited States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted6 Oct 2026

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.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, as a Shift Supervisor, you are accountable for: safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance and employees for assigned shift.

What you’ll be doing:

Teach and lead the safety process and best manufacturing practices for assigned shift.
Coordinate production scheduling on shift to meet customer demands, manage overtime, minimize inventory, and reduce costs.
Direct shift in continuous improvement initiatives and work to meet performance metrics using tools such as SPS, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events and lean manufacturing.
Build and maintain productive relationships that foster employee engagement and satisfaction.
Provide direction, training, and development of hourly employees on assigned shift as well as counseling or discipline as needed.
Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance

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Foster strong communication throughout the plant and across shifts

This position is located in Morganfield, Kentucky.

We’d love to hear from you if:

You have a bachelor’s degree in business, science and engineering - strongly preferred
You have at least 2+ years of supervisory experience

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $93,600 to $105,300, plus quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.

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.

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