Plant Manager

Silgan Containers; Michigan; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Silgan Containers seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our St. Joseph, MO facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee production, maintenance, quality, materials, HR, and finance to achieve SQDCP goals.

The role requires strong leadership, business acumen, and a track record of cost reduction and safety excellence within manufacturing. Bachelor’s degree preferred; ten years of progressive ops experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations experience in manufacturing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and HR to meet company goals for safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve targets.
• Drive a results-oriented culture by defining clear goals, monitoring performance, and developing high-performing teams.
• Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet customer specifications.
• Build collaboration and teamwork through open communication and effective leadership.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and product quality systems.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned by Operations leadership.

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our St. Joseph, Missouri, manufacturing facility. This position reports to the Director of Operations and provides leadership to all plant departments, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Materials, Human Resources, and Finance.

The Plant Manageris responsible fordirecting and coordinating all manufacturing, financial, and operational functions to achieve plant goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP). This role requires strong leadership, business acumen, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Why Silgan:

At Silgan, we invest in our employees with stability, training, andlong‑termcareer growth.Here’swhat you can expect:

• Excellent pay with annual merit increases.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Additionalbenefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options.

• 401kretirement plan withdollar‑for‑dollarcompany match.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

• Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement.

• A culture that values safety, innovation, andpromoting fromwithin.

WhatYou’llDo as a Plant Manager:

• Oversee all plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and HR to meet company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and regulatory standards.

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve performance targets.

• Drive a results-oriented culture by defining clear goals,monitoringperformance, and developing high-performing teams.

• Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production andpurchasedmaterials meet customer specifications.

• Build collaboration and teamwork through open communication and effective leadership.

• Ensure compliance with food safety and product quality systems.

• Performadditionalduties andprojectsassigned by Operations leadership.

What You Bring:

• Anassociate’sdegree or equivalent experience isrequired; 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.

WhoWe Are:

• A global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

• A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for food, beverage, healthcare, home, personal care, and beauty products.

• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

Take the Next Step

• Start your career with a company committed to quality, innovation, and employee development.

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.