Operations Leader in Training: Production Management

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, IA offers a Production Management Development Trainee program designed to build skills in supervising production, planning, and equipment management across union and nonunion plants.

The eight-to-ten month structured training emphasizes manufacturing processes, safety, quality tools such as control charts and run charts, and leadership development to prepare you for operations supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; further technical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant management with daily operations and staff supervision.
• Manage production planning and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and quality tools to optimize production.
• Enforce SOPs and train plant staff.
• Oversee teams in multiple locations and manage labor contracts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing (preferred)

Tools

Diagrams

Flow charts

Run charts

Control charts

Job description

Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, IA offers a Production Management Development Trainee program designed to build skills in supervising production, planning, and equipment management across union and nonunion plants.

The eight-to-ten month structured training emphasizes manufacturing processes, safety, quality tools such as control charts and run charts, and leadership development to prepare you for operations supervisory roles.