Plant Manager

Silgan Containers Corp; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

401k

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Silgan Closures is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager for our Hazleton, PA facility. You will oversee operations spanning production, maintenance, quality, materials, HR, and finance to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Lead safety culture and drive continuous improvement. The role requires a minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, strong business acumen, and experience with union relations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive operations experience in manufacturing.
• Strong business acumen with ability to manage P&L performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and HR to meet safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with safety 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.
• Drive a results-oriented management culture by defining accountabilities and monitoring performance.
• Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure materials meet customer requirements.
• Foster collaboration and open communication; support cross-functional teamwork.
• Support food safety and product safety systems within the plant.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Operations leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

P&L management

Union contract administration

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

## Plant ManagerApplyremote type: On Sitelocations: Hazleton, Pennsylvaniatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7796Silgan 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.### ***LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER***The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.Silgan is a drug-free workplace.### Click here forJob Aid on How to Apply### You CAN with Silgan Containers**We offer you the following:*** Fair and competitive wages.* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance plans, and other voluntary benefits.* 401k Retirement Savings Plan.* Tuition assistance.* Paid vacation and holidays.* A culture of development, growth, and advancement.* Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering.**Who we are:*** The largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and a foremost manufacturer of metal food containers in the US.* A stable, environmentally conscious, and publicly traded company.* A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.* Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.* An employer who cares about your safety, which means we do what's needed to protect our employees, and that's reflected in our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative results.