Production Management Trainee

About the Role

Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Program and gain the skills and experience needed to excel in operations management at one of the largest metal food container manufacturing companies in the food packaging industry. This program offers comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles in production management, ensuring a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles.

Why Silgan

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases
• Career growth with continuing education and opportunities for advancement into key positions like operations supervisory roles, manufacturing management positions, and plant management
• A stable and reliable company that prioritizes sustainability and cares about the environment and its employees
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401k retirement savings with a company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits include pet insurance, telemedicine, and health programs for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension management, and more
• Multiple plant locations across the US offer flexibility and opportunities to grow your career in different regions at union and nonunion plants

Responsibilities

• Build skills through a structured training program (approximately 8-10 months) in supervising production, managing daily production processes, and working with machinery in union and nonunion plants
• Assist plant management with daily operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management
• Apply statistical process methods and use basic quality tools (diagrams, flow charts, run charts, control charts) to optimize production
• Manage production throughput, ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while adhering to safety procedures
• Enforce standard operating procedures and assist with training and developing plant staff
• Oversee teams in various locations, administering labor contracts and fostering positive workplace relations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, including setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery and equipment
• One or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with a track record of improving team performance and meeting production goals

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving ability
• Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to coach and motivate production teams
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, multitasking while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines

Who We Are

Silgan Containers is the largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and America’s foremost metal food packaging producer. We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

Note: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Job requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.