Manufacturing Leadership Trainee – Production Ops Program

silgancontainers

Town of Plover (WI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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