Production Management Trainee

silgancontainers; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness programs

Job summary

Silgan Containers invites applications for a Production Management Development Trainee in Fort Dodge, IA. The program runs eight to ten months, building supervision skills, production planning, and hands-on work with plant machinery across union and nonunion plants.

Successful candidates typically bring a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in manufacturing and some supervisory experience. The program offers extensive training, leadership development, and opportunities across Silgan's U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher degrees preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing/production operations incl. setup, troubleshooting, maintenance.
• 1+ years supervisory/leadership in manufacturing with track record of improving teams.

Responsibilities

• Build skills through an eight-to-ten month structured training program supervising production and operating machines in various plants.
• Assist plant management with daily operations, staff supervision, production planning and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and basic quality tools to optimize production.
• Manage production throughput ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while following safety procedures.
• Enforce SOPs and assist with training and developing plant staff.
• Oversee teams across locations, administering labor contracts and fostering positive relations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical problem-solving

Safety focusing

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

Diagrams

Flow charts

Run charts

Control charts

Job description

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

Join Silgan's Production Management Development Program and gain the skills and experience you need to excel in operations management at one of the largest metal food container manufacturing companies in the food packaging industry.

This program offers comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles in production management, ensuring you have a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles.

Why Silgan:

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases
• Career growth with continuing education and opportunities for advancement into key 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 comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401k retirement savings with a company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additional benefits include pet insurance, telemedicine, and health programs for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension management, and more.
• Multiple plant locations across the US offer flexibility and opportunities to grow your career in different regions at union 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 daily plant operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and gain experience using basic quality tools like diagrams, flow charts, run charts, and control charts to optimize production.
• Manage production throughput, ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while adhering to safety procedures.
• Enforce standard 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 Containers is the largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and America's foremost metal food packaging producer.

We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled 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