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.
Responsible for process improvement in the paper manufacturing process. Conducts studies and makes recommendations with regard to continuous process control improvements which enhance productivity, reduce scrap. Improve quality and enhance the work environment. Develops capital authorization requests and manages capital projects.
What you'll be doing:- Provides plant leadership for manufacturing control strategies and process improvement plans. Develops annual goals and objectives for process improvement and manages implementation of the process improvement strategy. Analyzes production trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develops capital authorization requests and manages capital projects. Identifies new technology and leverages new technology from other Paper Division manufacturing locations.
- Utilizes Six Sigma and Total Quality Management tools to which enhance productivity, reduce scrap, improve quality and enhance the work environment. Manages multiple projects and supports process improvement teams within the plants.
- Works with plant employees to establish standard work instructions for manufacturing procedures which supports quality products and services.
- In conjunction with mill support team, conducts mill audits to identify improvement opportunities. Develops improvement action plans based on the audits and manages the implementation of those plans.
- Manages and documents mill engineering changes. Maintains current records of mill processes and controls.
- Works with customers to qualify mill engineering changes and their impact on the customers processes and products.
- Provides support to maintenance systems within the mill
- Works with Quality Engineer and Customers to develop or improve paper grades. Establishes control plans to provide long-term sustainable improvements.
This position is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
We'd love to hear from you if:- BS degree in Engineering/sciences or equivalent
- 5 years of manufacturing experience,
Compensation:This is a progression position, and can be a Level I, II, III, or Senior, depending on experience and business needs. The annual base salary range for this role is as follows:
- Engineer, Plant Process: The annual base salary range for this role is from $73,280 to $82,440.
- Engineer II, Plant Process: The annual base salary range for this role is from $92,800 to $104,400, plus 12.5% monthly target bonus.
- Engineer III, Plant Process: The annual base salary range for this role is from $104,800 to $117,900, plus 12.5% monthly target bonus.
- Senior Engineer, Plant Process: The annual base salary range for this role is from $113,840 to $128,070, plus 12.5% monthly target bonus.
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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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