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. 

While reporting to the Plant Manager as the Plant Quality Manager (PQM), you will be responsible for providing leadership to the plant in the area of maintaining and improving the quality systems as prescribed by the Plant & Corporation. Duties include management of change control, data collection schemes, test methods & equipment, standard instructions, audits, manuals, and other routine quality systems areas.  The PQM I also must direct the activities of hourly quality staff when applicable. Other duties include training plant personnel in quality processes; facilitating improvement teams; managing compliance to specifications; and acting as product safety team leader, if applicable. In addition, Plant Quality Managers must serve as the point of contact with customers for product or service quality.

What you’ll be doing: 

Management of change control, data collection schemes, test methods & equipment, standard instructions, audits, manuals, and other routine quality systems areas. 

The PQM also must direct the activities of hourly quality staff when applicable.

Train plant personnel in quality processes; facilitating improvement teams; managing compliance to specifications; and acting as product safety team leader.

Independently manages customer interactions as it relates to product or service quality.

Participate on teams and lead efforts toward continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

Generate scorecards and reports for all aspects of plant quality, not limited to and including VOC, CARs, SCARs, COAs,  on-time and in-full deliveries, SPC reporting, losses, product safety, internal, third party & customer audits and change control processes. 

Conducts advanced statistical analysis and process capabilities for process and product quality.

Identify, define and promote awareness of customer requirements for the plant.

Skill at building harmonious relationships with others.

Skill at conveying trust in others as well as causing them to feel that one can also be trusted.

Manufacturing leadership, engineering, continuous improvement experience (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Strong technical aptitude and the ability to grasp a general knowledge of division specific manufacturing disciplines, financials, and technologies.

Work with Plant Manager to identify correct metrics and stretch goals for plant, ensuring balance of forward progress and realistically achievable targets.

Assist in strategic planning, special project assignments.

Mentors and supports Lean-Six Sigma, DMAIC and TPM processes as needed.

This position is located at our Greenville, Wisconsin facility.

We’d love to hear from you if: 

4-year degree; 3-5 years’ experience as a Quality Manager

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis proficiency

Green belt certification

Leadership experience

Strong verbal & written communications skills

Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Excel, statistical software

Knowledge of food safety certification process.

This is a progression position and could be a level I or II.  Compensation and progression level will be based on candidate’s experience and education, and current business needs. 

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for a Plant Quality Manager I is from $80,320 to $90,360, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.The annual base salary range for a Plant Quality Manager II is from $95,280 to $107,190, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.