Team Leader *Part Time* at Sonoco

Hartselle, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

28.23

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Mentoring, Safety Compliance, Quality Assurance, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Team Development, Production Reporting, Inventory Management, Customer Service

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Position: Team Lead Location: Hartselle, AL - Tiger Launch High School Co-Op Site Pay Rate: $28.23 / HR Shift: 2nd Shift (PART TIME) Afternoon - 9:30 PM 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. Job Description Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for leading and working hands-on alongside the Tiger Launch Team. Aside from the leadership team, the Tiger Launch facility consists of high school students that are employed as co-op employees assembling Wood Reels and recycling Plugs for our Reel Division. You must have a safety-first mindset, the ability to collaborate across teams, and a sharp eye for spotting defects. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and pride in both your analytical and hands-on abilities. What You’ll Be Doing Leading, developing and mentoring a team of employees (high school students) in multiple operations (Recycle Plugs, Reel Assembly, Tee Nutting). Collaborating closely with other Team Leads. Ensuring safety compliance: provide adequate training and enforce Sonoco safety policies. Maintain safety documentation (e.g., JSA’s, HECP’s, SDS’s). Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area; familiarity with 5S is a plus. Overseeing product quality: ensure that all products shipped meet customer specifications and that orders are delivered on time and in full. Investigate and resolve quality issues. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customer personnel. Working with the Division Service Center Manager or Site Operations Manager to achieve division KPIs and explain variances. Develop site-level KPIs aligned with division goals. Applying critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Assisting other departments as needed. Performing administrative duties including production reporting, order entry, leading monthly inventory, ordering materials/components, and other tasks as assigned. We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have: 5+ years of experience leading a team (preferred). Prior experience working with and/or leading high school students, with the ability to serve as a mentor and positive role model. Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or shipping operations. Shipping & Receiving experience (preferred). Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to lead by example and hold others accountable. The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. Experience reading and interpreting instructions and specification sheets. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology and tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Availability to work Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM. What’s Rewarding About This Opportunity You’ll make a positive difference in a young person’s life. You’ll have the chance to lead, mentor, and teach skills for success in life and work. You’ll experience variety, as your crew will change every year. You’ll see young people grow personally and professionally. Non-Negotiables A positive attitude—you will serve as a role model for young people. Strong moral and ethical standards—the expectations are high. 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Sonoco Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of high school students in various operations while ensuring safety compliance and product quality. Collaborate with other team leads and maintain strong relationships with key customer personnel.