Future Plant Leader — Production Management Training

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Burlington, IA invites you to join its Production Management Development Program as a Trainee. You will learn supervision, production planning, and equipment management in a structured eight-to-ten month training track.

The program emphasizes hands-on practice, safety, quality, and leadership, with merit-based pay increases and opportunities to advance into operations supervisory roles, plant management, and broader manufacturing leadership across

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build your skills through a structured training program lasting eight to ten months, developing expertise in supervising production and managing daily processes.
• Assist plant management with daily operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and basic quality tools (diagrams, flow charts, run charts, control charts) to optimize production.
• Manage production throughput, ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while following 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical problem-solving

Safety orientation

Quality focus

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field

Job description

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Burlington, IA invites you to join its Production Management Development Program as a Trainee. You will learn supervision, production planning, and equipment management in a structured eight-to-ten month training track.

The program emphasizes hands-on practice, safety, quality, and leadership, with merit-based pay increases and opportunities to advance into operations supervisory roles, plant management, and broader manufacturing leadership across