Manufacturing Associate – Emerging Leader Program (Paper) Position Available In Darlington, South Carolina

Manufacturing Associate

• Emerging Leader Program (Paper) Manufacturing Associate
• Emerging Leader Program (Paper)
  remote type
  Onsite
  locations
  Hartsville, SC, USA
  time type
  Full time
  posted on
  Posted 30+ Days Ago
  job requisition id

JR-138711

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar globalpany, 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 aplished by our people. We are seeking current or uing graduates (May 2024, December 2024 or May 2025) for a full-time opportunity based in Hartsville, SC.
Qualified candidates include candidates with or will have a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Paper Engineering or similar.
The Sonoco Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is designed to help you develop leadership skills, gain technical knowledge, establish strong business skills and understand Sonoco’s culture and processes. The program is a blend of hands-on experiences and opportunities. Throughout the program you can expect to gain a better understanding of your leadership style and contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.
Sonoco is a very diversifiedpany. We have 16 business units and most are looking to hire, including; Rigid Paper & Closures, Global Plastics, Flexibles, Paper, Recycling, Consumer Technology/R D, Protective Solutions, Tubes & Cores, and more! Whichever business unit you join, you can expect a tailored experience!
Your time spent in the ELP will cover specific core objectives as follows (but not limited to):
Technical Skills Training

• Safety, Quality, Scheduling, Customer satisfaction
  Leadership Training
• Supervisory skills, Performance Management, Mentorship
  Business Insights
• Accountability, Execution, Risk Taking, Budgeting
  Culture Integration
• including Communication, Collaboration and Innovation
  Our hope is that in time, you’ll be a business leader!

Whether that means you be a Plant Manager, Supply Chain Leader, Regional Manufacturing Director, etc., the opportunities are endless.
We want employees who can help us live our purpose each and every day. Our core belief is the People Build Businesses, by ‘Doing the Right Thing’. To be a member of the ELP you must have strong ethics, a passion for innovation, and be willing to go the extra mile.
We look for students who:
Have or will obtain a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Technology
Previous internship experience (preferably in Manufacturing or functional area)
Proven leadership experience
Desire to work in a Manufacturing environment
Technical aptitude
Strongmunication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
All ELP Associates must be open to relocation (immediately or in the future).

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for Non-Technical Degrees is between $63,500 and $66,000.
The annual base salary range for Technical Degrees is between $72,000 and $80,000.
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer aprehensive total rewards package, includingpetitive 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 withpany 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 ofpany 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.