Process & Setup Manager – Blow Molding

Silgan Containers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking an experienced mold setup supervisor to lead the set‑up department in a blow molding environment. You will promote safe work practices, coordinate with PDE for new tooling, and manage the setup team to ensure timely, accurate changes and production readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years in a blow molding facility, strong English communication, and a proven safety and attendance record. Travel and after-hours work may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years in a blow molding facility, preferably working with shuttle equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Good safety, attendance and job performance record.

Responsibilities

• Promote and execute safe work practices at the Ottawa facility.
• Manage the set-up department, ensuring all set ups are completed timely and accurate.
• Identify mold issues and correct them by communicating with mold maker to optimize process/changes on tooling size(s).
• Work with plant PDE to approve engineering on new tooling/mold.
• Maintain listing of daily changes and report to plant manager at month’s end.
• Manage process technicians and set-up personnel while coordinating with shift supervisors, operators, and quality personnel.

Skills

Bekum blow molders

SIG blow molders

Sabmann blow molders

Blow molding knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Communication skills

Training others

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting blow molding

Forklift license

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking an experienced mold setup supervisor to lead the set‑up department in a blow molding environment. You will promote safe work practices, coordinate with PDE for new tooling, and manage the setup team to ensure timely, accurate changes and production readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years in a blow molding facility, strong English communication, and a proven safety and attendance record. Travel and after-hours work may be required as needed.