Office Manager, Plant Administration - Careers at Sonoco
Sonoco
Office Manager, Plant Administration - Careers at Sonoco
Job Description
About Sonoco
From a small family business founded in 1899 to a multi-billion-dollar global leader in packaging solutions, Sonoco has evolved while staying true to its core belief: 'People Build Businesses.' Operating in over 34 countries, Sonoco's talented team drives innovation in sustainability, industrialization, and groundbreaking packaging products. Join a company proud of its diverse portfolio and commitment to excellence.
Position Summary
The Office Manager, Plant Administration at Sonoco's Putnam, CT plant reports to the Plant Manager and oversees critical administrative functions including production cost analysis, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and HR financial statements. This onsite role also handles customer service, purchasing, shipping, planning, and other plant support to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop safety programs and ensure compliance for administrative staff.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports on AP, AR, payroll, inventory, and variances.
- Streamline processes, implement new procedures, and support month-end closings and inventories.
- Foster employee relationships through training, coaching, and issue resolution.
- Coordinate purchasing, shipping, and customer service to optimize costs and meet demands.
- Analyze production costs, manage supplies ordering, and drive productivity initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Candidates need strong knowledge of manufacturing/supply chain operations, accounting, payroll processing, and customer service. A sense of urgency, analytical skills for financial reporting, and experience building productive teams are essential. Proficiency in creating efficiencies through reports and programs is key for this mid-level role.
Why Join Us
Sonoco offers a comprehensive rewards package including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing programs. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and prohibit discrimination. Work onsite in Putnam, CT, contributing to a global leader while advancing your career in packaging and administration. Apply now for Office Manager, Plant Administration and be part of reinventing the Sonoco wheel!
Locations
- Putnam, CT, United States
Salary
65,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Accountingintermediate
- Payroll Processingintermediate
- Manufacturing/Supply Chainintermediate
- Customer Serviceintermediate
- Financial Reportingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of accounting principles (experience)
- Experience in payroll and HR financial statements (experience)
- Sense of urgency and strong organizational skills (experience)
- Customer service experience (experience)
- Familiarity with manufacturing operations (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain safety programs for administrative employees
- Prepare analyses and reports for accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and inventory
- Coordinate month-end financial closings and physical inventories
- Build employee relationships, provide training, coaching, and discipline
- Manage purchasing, customer service, shipping, and planning functions
- Drive productivity and quality initiatives
- Analyze cost and production variances
- Order materials and supplies
Benefits
- general: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with FSA and HSA options
- general: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- general: Wellbeing tools and Employee Assistance Program
- general: Paid time off and holidays
- general: Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life and disability
- general: Tuition reimbursement
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Office Manager, Plant Administration - Careers at Sonoco
Sonoco
Office Manager, Plant Administration - Careers at Sonoco
Job Description
About Sonoco
From a small family business founded in 1899 to a multi-billion-dollar global leader in packaging solutions, Sonoco has evolved while staying true to its core belief: 'People Build Businesses.' Operating in over 34 countries, Sonoco's talented team drives innovation in sustainability, industrialization, and groundbreaking packaging products. Join a company proud of its diverse portfolio and commitment to excellence.
Position Summary
The Office Manager, Plant Administration at Sonoco's Putnam, CT plant reports to the Plant Manager and oversees critical administrative functions including production cost analysis, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and HR financial statements. This onsite role also handles customer service, purchasing, shipping, planning, and other plant support to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop safety programs and ensure compliance for administrative staff.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports on AP, AR, payroll, inventory, and variances.
- Streamline processes, implement new procedures, and support month-end closings and inventories.
- Foster employee relationships through training, coaching, and issue resolution.
- Coordinate purchasing, shipping, and customer service to optimize costs and meet demands.
- Analyze production costs, manage supplies ordering, and drive productivity initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Candidates need strong knowledge of manufacturing/supply chain operations, accounting, payroll processing, and customer service. A sense of urgency, analytical skills for financial reporting, and experience building productive teams are essential. Proficiency in creating efficiencies through reports and programs is key for this mid-level role.
Why Join Us
Sonoco offers a comprehensive rewards package including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing programs. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and prohibit discrimination. Work onsite in Putnam, CT, contributing to a global leader while advancing your career in packaging and administration. Apply now for Office Manager, Plant Administration and be part of reinventing the Sonoco wheel!
Locations
- Putnam, CT, United States
Salary
65,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Accountingintermediate
- Payroll Processingintermediate
- Manufacturing/Supply Chainintermediate
- Customer Serviceintermediate
- Financial Reportingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of accounting principles (experience)
- Experience in payroll and HR financial statements (experience)
- Sense of urgency and strong organizational skills (experience)
- Customer service experience (experience)
- Familiarity with manufacturing operations (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain safety programs for administrative employees
- Prepare analyses and reports for accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and inventory
- Coordinate month-end financial closings and physical inventories
- Build employee relationships, provide training, coaching, and discipline
- Manage purchasing, customer service, shipping, and planning functions
- Drive productivity and quality initiatives
- Analyze cost and production variances
- Order materials and supplies
Benefits
- general: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with FSA and HSA options
- general: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- general: Wellbeing tools and Employee Assistance Program
- general: Paid time off and holidays
- general: Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life and disability
- general: Tuition reimbursement
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