Plant Manager
SAFETY:
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 as the (Plant Manager), you will be responsible for succeeding in Sonoco’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
If Hartsville…. This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC and close to exciting destinations (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC). If hard to fill location, include local selling points if relocation anticipated.
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
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.
Skills Required
- Four-year degree, preferably in science or engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10 years of practical and relevant experience
- Experience in problem-solving, quick execution, and team leadership
Sonoco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a strong employer match, including safe‑harbor and year‑end true‑up features, is highlighted in recent plan materials. This level of retirement support is presented as a competitive component of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside disability, EAP, and FSA/HSA options, form a comprehensive core package. This breadth is characterized as competitive and adds meaningful value to overall compensation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair to competitive across many roles, with production and skilled trades pointing to solid hourly rates and overtime opportunities. Relative positioning against similar‑sized firms is portrayed as favorable.
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What We Do
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands. Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world. It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Learn more at Sonoco.com
