Plant Manager: Drive Safety, Quality & Delivery Excellence

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

Job summary

Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for our Hazleton, PA facility. You will oversee production, quality assurance, maintenance, materials, human resources, and finance to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce goals.

You will guide daily operations and support department leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires a minimum of ten years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, strong P&L acumen, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Labor relations experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for our Hazleton, PA facility. You will oversee production, quality assurance, maintenance, materials, human resources, and finance to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce goals.

You will guide daily operations and support department leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires a minimum of ten years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, strong P&L acumen, and proven leadership.