Production Management Trainee

Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Program and gain the skills and experience you need to excel in operations management at one of the largest metal food container manufacturing companies in the food packaging industry. This NJ-based position offers a competitive compensation typically ranging from $71,500 - $91,200 per year, based on experience, education, and skills.

About the Program

This program offers comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles in production management. Over approximately eight to ten months, you will develop expertise in manufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles, with opportunities for advancement into operations supervisory roles, manufacturing management positions, and plant management.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• 401k retirement savings with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Pet insurance, telemedicine, and health programs (weight loss, diabetes, hypertension management, etc.)
• Career growth with continuing education and opportunities across multiple plant locations in the U.S. (union and nonunion plants)

Responsibilities

• Build skills through a structured training program, focusing on 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 quality tools (e.g., 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, administer labor contracts, and foster positive workplace relations

Requirements

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

About Silgan Containers

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.