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.

Reporting directly to the Regional Quality Manager, as a Complex Quality Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance and control of the plant’s quality testing and reporting system within all facilities. the plant. This position is significantly involved as part of the plant/operations leadership team within our Newport, TN facility Site. The successful candidate in this role will be responsible for 3 facilities, 2 within Newport and one facility in Low Moor, VA. This position is highly involved in our continuous improvement program, partnering with operations and sales teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing development and maintenance of the quality testing/reporting system.
Responsible to develop, coordinate, support, train, assist, and facilitate within all attributes of the Quality Management System
Point of contact for all Customer issues, lead corrective actions, and ensure Sonoco is meeting all customer requirements.
Responsible for the Advanced Product Quality Planning Process (APQP)
Collaboration with operations team to improve day to day quality process and programs. Spends time on production floor working with staff, coaching, troubleshooting and evaluating work processes in converting operations and paper mill operations.
Lead the continuous improvement SPS program for quality processes, and active team member in operations continuous improvement.
Coordinates efforts required for PPAPs and other requirements for military and post business.
Responsible for developing integrated actions and cost saving opportunities.
Valuable member of the Newport plant leadership team engaged in daily safety hour responsibilities, employee engagement, and ensuring we are driving a strong customer experience.
Reduces variation within work tasks to improve process efficiency and quality.
Managing the specification, test methods, instructions, and audit processes.
Ensure quality records are maintained.
Develops best practices for each operation within the plant and trains across all shifts as required

This position is located in Newport, TN.

We’d love to hear from you if:

You have a four-year degree, preferably in the sciences or engineering.
Experience in the large complex facilities leading quality initiatives, including but not limited to multi-site facilities
Experience leading operations employees driving productivity initiatives and collaborative relationships throughout multiple areas in quality, production, commercial and supply chain

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from:

Plant Quality Manager I: $84,640 to $95,220, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

Plant Quality Manager II: $99,440 to $111,870, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

Plant Quality Manager III: $110,160 to $123,930, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

Senior Plant Quality Manager: $132,000 to $148,500, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

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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.