Operations- Emerging Leader Program

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. 

Sonoco’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a selective program for professionals starting their career with Sonoco.  Offering full-time positions that extend beyond a traditional first job, we give associates hands-on experience, leadership development, coaching, and opportunities to connect with business leaders. The program is designed to help you develop leadership skills, gain technical knowledge, establish strong business skills and understand Sonoco’s culture and processes.  Throughout the program you can expect to gain a better understanding of your leadership style and contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.   

Your time spent in the ELP will cover specific core development areas as follows (but not limited to):   

The annual base salary range for Business Non-Technical Degrees is between $68,000 and $71,000 

The annual base salary range for Technical/Engineering Degrees is between $77,000 and $85,000