Plant Manager

Silgan Closures; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Hazleton, PA is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead production, quality, maintenance, materials, HR, and finance, driving safety, on-time delivery, cost control, and team performance at the Hazleton facility.

You will develop manufacturing strategies, manage budgets, and partner with Quality and Procurement to meet customer requirements, while promoting a collaborative, zero-incident safety culture and continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive manufacturing operations experience.
• Strong business acumen with P&L management.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with union contract administration and labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and human resources to ensure goals are met for safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and cost control.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to position the plant as a cost-effective, high-performing producer.
• Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve financial and operational targets.
• Drive a results-oriented management culture by defining accountabilities, monitoring performance, and developing high-performing teams.
• Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork through open communication and participative leadership.
• Support food safety and product safety systems within the plant.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by Operations leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

P&L management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for our Hazleton, PA, manufacturing facility. In this leadership role, you will oversee Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Materials, Human Resources, and Finance. You will guide daily operations, support department leaders, and ensure the plant meets goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce performance.

Hazleton produces a wide range of metal closures that support many of our core customers across the dairy, beverage, juice, sauce, and household product industries. The plant produces multiple closure sizes and styles, including continuous-thread and tamper-evident options, with both lined and linerless designs that help ensure product freshness, safety, and optimal performance.

What You Will Do as a Plant Manager

• Manage plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and human resources to ensure goals are met for safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and cost control.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with Silgan’s safety policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to position the plant as a cost-effective, high-performing producer.
• Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve financial and operational targets.
• Drive a results-oriented management culture by defining accountabilities, monitoring performance, and developing high-performing teams.
• Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork through open communication and participative leadership.
• Support food safety and product safety systems within the plant.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by Operations leadership.

What You Bring

• An associate's degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage P&L performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with union contract administration and labor relations.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable results.

Why Join Silgan Closures

Silgan offers competitive compensation, stability, and opportunities for professional growth. As Plant Manager, you will have the ability to influence operational performance, support key customer segments, and lead a facility that plays an important role in our manufacturing network.