Emerging Leaders Program – Engineering Leadership Development

Job Description

Operations- Emerging Leaders Program | Sonoco

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Sonoco, located in Alpha/Beavercreek, Ohio. Sonoco is a multi-billion-dollar global company with diversified operations in over 34 countries, changing the face of products and packaging since 1899. The company operates on the core belief that “People Build Businesses,” fostering a culture where talented individuals constantly reinvent solutions. This program is designed for early-career professionals to gain hands-on operational experience, develop leadership skills, and understand Sonoco’s culture and processes, preparing them to contribute significantly to the company’s continuous growth and innovation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Beavercreek Township, OH
• Pay: $77000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Operations, part of the Consumer America Division
• Mission: Develop leadership skills, technical knowledge, and strong business acumen to contribute to Sonoco’s operations through valuable project work.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operational Development: Gain specific technical training needed to excel within your operational role.
• Personal Development: Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and conflict management skills to enhance individual effectiveness.
• Leadership Development: Learn how to communicate vision, increase engagement, effectively manage change, and establish trust through tangible results and relationships.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work that impacts business operations.
• Cultural Integration: Establish strong business skills and understand Sonoco’s culture and processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering by December 2026 or May 2027. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Previous internship experience, preferably in Manufacturing or a functional area, and proven leadership experience.
• Skills: Technical aptitude, strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bonus: Desire to work in a Manufacturing environment, strong ethics, a passion for innovation, a willingness to go the extra mile, and openness to immediate or future relocation.