Production Management Trainee - Breinigsville, PA

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the role

Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Program at our Breinigsville, PA plant 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 program offers comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles in production management, ensuring you have a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles.

Benefits

• Excellent pay with annual merit increases
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• 401k retirement savings with a company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Pet insurance
• Telemedicine services
• Health programs for weight loss, diabetes, and hypertension management
• Career growth with continuing education and opportunities for advancement into key positions (e.g., operations supervisory roles, manufacturing management, plant management)
• Multiple plant locations across the U.S. offering flexibility and regional career opportunities at union and nonunion plants

Responsibilities

• Build your skills through our structured training program (approximately eight to ten months) to develop expertise in supervising production, managing daily production processes, and working with machinery in union and nonunion plants
• Assist plant management with daily plant operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management
• Apply statistical process methods and use basic 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
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, multitasking while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines

Location: Breinigsville, Pennsylvania