Coordinator -Plant Administration Position Available In Northeastern Connecticut, Connecticut

Coordinator -Plant Administration Sonoco Products Company paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Connecticut, Putnam Jun 19, 2025 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. With direction from the Site Manager, the position manages the administrative functions for production cost analysis, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and HR monthly financial statements. Position also is customer service, purchasing, shipping, planning, and other plant administrative functions. What you’ll be doing: Develop and maintain safety program for administrative employees. Ensure compliance with plant safety rules.
Preparing analyses and reports in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, month end closing as scheduled or requested on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Seek, create and/or modify programs and reports to improve efficiencies in various administrative tasks. Implement new procedures as required by corporate or division staff.
Prepare, consolidate, and reconcile financial reports for month end closing. Coordinate plant physical inventory. Provide support for cost reduction teams.
Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide direction, training, and development as needed. Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed. Report disciplinary action to Site Manager. Address employee concerns and issues.
Coordinate purchasing, customer service, shipping, and similar functions, as required, to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs.
Drive productivity and quality initiatives through administrative functions as appropriate.
Closing account balances; accounting transactions
Analysis & reporting of cost & production variances
Materials & supplies ordering patterns This position is onsite at our Thermosafe location in Putnam, CT. We’d love to hear from you if: Committed to Safety – Maintaining a safe, injury-free workplace is the principal focus of all activities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and ERP Systems
Excellent Organizational Skills
Excellent Communication Skills – both verbal and written
Must have high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards
Must understand accounting principles and familiar with month end closing activities
Experience in manufacturing environment
Associate degree in business administration
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing support role
Experience leading small teams
Knowledge of accounting
Sense of urgency
Customer service experience The annual base salary range for this role is from $63,440 to $71,370. #LI-CB1 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.