Production Management Trainee

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Silgan Containers seeks a Production Management Development Trainee for our NJ operations. The program provides comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles in production management, including supervision of daily processes and machinery, with a compensation range of $71,500 - $91,200 per year based on experience and education.

Typical path advances toward operations supervision, manufacturing management, and plant leadership, with benefits and progression opportunities across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or production operations, including setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery/equipment.
• 1+ year of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills with ability to coach and motivate teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant management with daily operations and staff supervision.
• Oversee production processes and equipment management to meet throughput targets.
• Apply basic quality tools (diagrams, flow charts, run charts, control charts) to optimize production.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and SOPs across shifts.
• Support training and development of plant staff and supervise labor contracts across locations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Safety-focused

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelors in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

Flowcharts

Run charts

Control charts

Diagrams

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee. Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Programand gain the skills and experience you need to excel inoperations managementat one of the largestmetal food container manufacturing companiesin thefood packaging industry. The Production Management Trainee’s compensation for this NJ-based position is competitive and based on experience, education, and skills, typically ranging from $71,500 - $91,200 per year.

This program offers comprehensivetechnical trainingto prepare you for key roles in production management, ensuring you have a strong knowledge ofmanufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, andsupervisory roles.

Why Silgan:

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases
• Career growth with continuing education and opportunities for advancement intokey positions like operations supervisory roles,manufacturing management positions, and plant management.
• A stable and reliable company that prioritizes sustainability and cares about the health of the environment and its employees.
• A comprehensivebenefits package, includingmedical,dental,vision,life insurance, disability, and401k retirement savingswith a company match.
• Paid time offandpaid holidays.
• Additional benefits include pet insurance,telemedicine, and health programs forweight loss, diabetes, hypertension management, and more.
• Multipleplant locationsacross the US offer flexibility and opportunities to grow your career in different regions atunion and nonunion plants.

What You Will Do as a Production Management Trainee:

• Build your skills through our structured training program, which runs for approximately eight to ten months and develops your expertise in supervising production, managing daily production processes, and working with a range of machinery in union and nonunion plants.
• Assist plant management with dailyplant operations, includingstaff supervision,production planning, andequipment management.
• Applystatistical process methods and gain experience using basic quality tools like diagrams, flow charts, run charts, and control charts to optimize production.
• Manageproduction throughput, ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while adhering tosafety procedures.
• Enforcestandard operating procedures and assist with training and developing plant staff.
• Oversee teams in various locations, administering labor contracts and fostering positive workplace relations.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, including setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• One or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with a track record of improving team performance and meeting production goals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, technical problem-solving ability, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to coach and motivate production teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, multitasking while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Who We Are:

Silgan Containersis the largest subsidiary ofSilgan Holdingsand America’s foremostmetal food packaging producer. We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increasedrecycled content,modern process overhauls,renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

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. This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.