Blow Mold Setup Supervisor - Lead, Improve & Ensure Runs

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation is seeking a Plant Supervisor to lead direct reports in start-ups and mold changes, ensuring timely completion and adherence to schedules. You will work with management and shift supervisors to control labor and maintain smooth, efficient production lines.

The role requires 3–5 years in a blow molding environment with knowledge of shuttle tooling, robust safety performance, and ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires high safety, attendance and performance record.
• Knowledge of blow molding tooling and components.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe work practices across the Houston facility.
• Manage the setup department ensuring timely and accurate set ups.
• Identify mold issues and communicate with mold maker to optimize tooling and changes.
• Approve engineering on new tooling/mold with plant PDE.
• Maintain daily changes listing and report monthly results to plant manager.
• Collaborate with shift supervisors, operators, and quality staff to keep production on track.
• Coordinate with PDEs on new projects.
• Manage spare parts inventory.
• Train new employees and ensure proper onboarding.
• Coordinate with customer service and manufacturing to ensure parts readiness for jobs.
• Evaluate underperforming jobs and bring them to standard.
• Provide off-hour plant support as needed.
• Monitor and address attendance and performance of direct reports.
• Promote plant-wide safety practices.

Skills

Bekum blow molders

Fischer blow molders

Kautex blow molders

Blow molding methods

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Task assessment

Communication skills

Troubleshooting blow molding

Forklift license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

Silgan Plastics Corporation is seeking a Plant Supervisor to lead direct reports in start-ups and mold changes, ensuring timely completion and adherence to schedules. You will work with management and shift supervisors to control labor and maintain smooth, efficient production lines.

The role requires 3–5 years in a blow molding environment with knowledge of shuttle tooling, robust safety performance, and ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.