Manufacturing Leadership Trainee – Production Ops Program

silgancontainers; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth and advancement

Benefits package: health, dental, 401k

Paid time off and holidays

Pet insurance and telemedicine

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Plover, WI, offers a Production Management Development Trainee program designed to build operations leadership skills over an eight-to-ten month structured training period. You will supervise production, plan daily operations, and work with a range of machinery in both union and nonunion plants.

The program emphasizes statistical process methods and quality tools to optimize throughput while enforcing safety and standard procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in manufacturing/production operations including setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery/equipment.
• One+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with track record of improving team performance and meeting production goals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills to coach and motivate production teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build skills through our structured training program (~8–10 months) developing supervision of production and daily processes.
• Assist plant management with daily operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and basic quality tools to optimize production (diagrams, flow charts, run charts, control charts).
• Manage production throughput, ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while following safety procedures.
• Enforce standard operating procedures and assist with training plant staff.
• Oversee teams in various locations, supporting labor contracts and workplace relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Tools

Flow charts

Run charts

Control charts

Job description

Silgan Containers in Plover, WI, offers a Production Management Development Trainee program designed to build operations leadership skills over an eight-to-ten month structured training period. You will supervise production, plan daily operations, and work with a range of machinery in both union and nonunion plants.

The program emphasizes statistical process methods and quality tools to optimize throughput while enforcing safety and standard procedures.