Michael Massenburg Email & Phone Number

Columbus, OH, US

Hartsville, SC, US

Driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency across Sonoco's Metal Packaging business unit, including 12 world-class facilities across the United States in manufacturing: two- and three-piece steel food, two-and three-piece steel aerosol cans, closures and components.

Hartsville, SC, US

Manufacturing bottoms and peel-off tops for metal and paper containers, supplying customers in 14 countries within the following markets: powdered infant formula, powdered beverages, nuts, snack food, spices, and dough.

Hartsville, SC, US

• Received zero complaints in 2021 from our three international customers within the Powdered Infant Formula market.
• Restructured Standard Operating Procedures of Internal Plant Rejections (ICARS/SCARS).
• Full re-write of the plant’s Non-Conforming Product Procedure. o Standardized Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) procedure to what other closures plants use. o Incorporated a disposition process using the introduced AQL.
• Restructured the Cleaning Program to increase internal sanitation effectiveness and ease of auditing.
• Led and created a Trial Team and processes from trial to approval during supply issues created by COVID. o Oversaw trials of both steel and membrane of 6 different current and new suppliers, utilizing statistically.
• Led all Food Safety Scheme Compliance Audits: FSSC 22000, NSF, and customer audits. o Achieved 0 findings on FSSC 2021 Audit.

Hartsville, SC, US

• Spent time as a Supervisor at Sonoco’s President Island plant in multiple Production Supervisor roles, gaining manufacturing experience by spending over a year on 3rd shift as Press and Metal Processing Supervisor.
• Built and maintained relationships with employees, facilitating an environment for growth and development. Provided direction, coaching, training, and accountability as needed.
• Scheduled operations and maintenance support of 24/7 UltraSeal department. o 7 manufacturing lines (including heat seal, conversion presses, and valve line)
• Leader of Focused Improvement Pillar Team. o Analyzed data, led and participated in projects to improve the process and procedures of the plant.
• Filled in as Production Scheduler for Press & Metal Processing Department due to COVID retirement. o 22 manufacturing lines (including coil shearing, sheet shearing, sheet coating, and conversion presses)
• Key member of the Quality Pillar Team. Contributed towards plant quality goals and preparing for plant audits.

Hartsville, SC, US

• Part of Sonoco’s Emerging Leader program, offering extensive in-plant training to learn the manufacturing process. The goal of the program is to jump-start your professional career within Sonoco.
• Created Technical Training Documents for all but one line in the Press & Metal Processing department.

Greenville, South Carolina, US

•  Balance work flow between Seneca Branch and ITRON office with completion of the following:
• Conduct orientations (small and large groups) for new hires: Processing all paperwork (drug screenings, background checks, new hire guidelines and direct deposit setup info.)
• Assist with processing ITRON Temporary Associates and Co-Ops payroll weekly; ensuring accuracy of direct deposit funds.
• Administer ESD testing onsite for all new hires.
• Site tours for all new hires.
• Ensure efficiency and accuracy of all employees being assigned to job orders per the client specifications.

Clemson, SC, US

• Maintain and Repair Gym Equipment of the 11,000-sq. foot facility, as well as two smaller on satellite facilities.
• Maintain and Repair Office Equipment and Machinery. Built anything that was ordered and needed assembly.
• Groundskeeper of three intramural fields on campus.
• Painter. Frequently repainted and patched walls throughout the Clemson Recreation Center.

Greenville, South Carolina, US

Continuation of previous summer internship.

Greenville, South Carolina, US

• Supported Engineering Department as part of the scrap reduction team.
• Disassembled and measured manufacturing dies in the stamping department.
• Created updated blueprint books with obtained measurements for reference by the tool and die specialists.
• Created 2-3 quick reference blueprint books a day for the Tool and Die Department.
• Updated blueprints in database.
• Co-designed a barrier to protect die press from forklift damage.