Plant Manager

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.

We take pride in our ability to keep our colleagues safe each day.  Safety is our Number 1 priority and clearly aligned with our guiding principle.  Safety has been embedded in Sonoco's culture for decades and is a key value.

While reporting to the Director of Operations as the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for succeeding in ThermoSafe's core competencies which include, Business Knowledge, Communications, Customer Focus, Leadership/Teamwork/Collaboration, Peoples selection & Development, as well as Innovation, and Execution/Accountability within the (Location) plant.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Developing the plants annual operating budget

• Requesting capital authorization applications for capital expenditures

• Promoting and supporting a maintenance excellence process

• Building and maintaining product employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction

Location: Putnam, CT

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have a four-year degree, preferably in the sciences or engineering (or equivalent experience)

• You have 10 years of practical and relevant experience which is preferred

• You have experience in problem solving, quick execution, and team leadership

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.