Production Management Trainee

Silgan Containers; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness programs

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, IA is launching a Production Management Trainee program to build your skills in supervising production, planning, and machinery operation across union and nonunion plants. This structured program runs eight to ten months and prepares you for key roles in operations management.

The program offers advancement into operations supervisory roles, manufacturing management positions, and plant leadership with comprehensive benefits and ongoing technical education at a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; engineering/ manufacturing degree preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or production, with setup and maintenance experience.
• AT least 1 year in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving, with safety focus.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production environment.

Responsibilities

• Build your skills through our structured training program over eight to ten months, developing supervision and production oversight.
• Assist plant management with daily operations, staffing, production planning, and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and basic quality tools to optimize production.
• Manage production throughput while ensuring efficient equipment and materials usage and safety compliance.
• Enforce standard operating procedures and assist with training plant staff.
• Oversee teams across locations, manage labor contracts, and foster positive workplace relations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology or related field

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee in Fort Dodge, IA

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.

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 likeoperationssupervisory 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.

• Additionalbenefits 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 forapproximately eightto ten months and develops yourexpertisein supervising production, managing daily production processes, and working with a range of machinery in union and nonunion plants.

• Assistplant 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 tooptimizeproduction.

• Manageproduction throughput, ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while adhering tosafety procedures.

• Enforcestandard operating procedures andassistwith training and developing plant staff.

• Oversee teams in various locations, administering laborcontractsand fostering positive workplace relations.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired; Associate orBachelor’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, witha track recordof 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 whilemaintainingattention 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 makethe metalfood canthroughincreasedrecycled 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.