Production Management Trainee - Maxton, NC

About the role

Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Program at our Maxton, NC 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.

Responsibilities

• Build your skills through our structured training program, which runs for approximately eight to ten months and develops your expertise in supervising production, managing daily production processes, and working with a range of machinery in union and nonunion plants.
• Aid plant management with daily plant operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and gain experience using basic quality tools like diagrams, flow charts, run charts, and 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a 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.
• A 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.
• A proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, multitasking while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

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.
• 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.

Skills

• Technical problem-solving ability.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with statistical process methods and quality tools.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Excellent pay with annual merit increases.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the manufacturing environment.