Plant Superintendent at Soroco

Winchester, Kentucky, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Packaging, Plastics, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher education (Engineering and/or plastics major with experience preferred)
Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent
Proven track record of successful leadership positions
Demonstrated history of a strong work ethic
Comfortable in public speaking and training large groups of coworkers
Above average communication skills (written & verbal in English)
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (including creating charts, graphs, SOP’s, One Point Lessons, presentations)
High level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards
Able and willing to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed to support all shifts
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Responsibilities

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
Motivate, support, and guide all employees
Communicate problems and obstacles to the plant manager and the leadership team
Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising safety, product safety, or integrity
Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels
Assist in preparation of annual plant operating budget
Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations as outlined by plant manager
Assist in employee relations issues
Hire, train, direct, and mentor staff and all plant employees with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
Lead plant in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S with safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing
Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, manage overtime, minimize inventory, and reduce costs
Support quality initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations; ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits
Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction; provide direction, training, and development as needed
Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed; recommend disciplinary action to plant manager and review disciplinary action by supervisors for effectiveness and consistency
Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues
Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance
Monitor production performance and implement processes, procedures, and methods to improve results in all key functional areas
Implement and maintain best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for all production activities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

OSHAEPASafety ManagementProduction SchedulingEmployee TrainingBudget PreparationTeam LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceWorkflow OptimizationManufacturing Processes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Plant Superintendent position?

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Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills or responsibilities are required for the Plant Superintendent role?

The role requires leadership in safety programs, regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA), continuous improvement initiatives like 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing, employee training and motivation, production scheduling, and budget preparation.

What is the company culture like at Sonoco?

Sonoco emphasizes 'People Build Businesses,' with talented people at the core of growth, a focus on teamwork, employee development through education and training, and building productive employee relationships in a high-performance work team environment.

What makes a strong candidate for the Plant Superintendent position?

Strong candidates have experience leading safety and quality programs, implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, managing employee relations and training diverse teams, and achieving productivity and cost targets in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.

Soroco

AI solutions for workplace efficiency optimization

About Soroco

Soroco focuses on improving workplace efficiency using its patented Scout AI model, which creates a work graph to uncover and solve hidden operational issues. This model helps organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies, to optimize their workflows and enhance business results. Soroco's AI-driven solutions are designed to identify inefficiencies and streamline processes, making it easier for companies to achieve their goals. What sets Soroco apart from its competitors is its unique approach to mapping work processes and its strong academic foundation, with founders from prestigious institutions like Harvard, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon. The company's goal is to empower organizations to work smarter and achieve better outcomes through enhanced productivity.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees