Production Management Trainee

Silgan Containers; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Silgan Containers is offering a Production Management Development Program designed to build leadership in manufacturing operations. The program provides structured training across supervision of daily production, equipment management, and process optimization in union and nonunion plants.

Participants will gain exposure to statistical process methods and basic quality tools while advancing toward plant management and supervisory roles in various US locations.

Qualifications

• Must have strong technical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Experience supervising production teams and achieving output goals.
• Background in busy manufacturing environments and complex systems.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 8–10 month training to supervise production.
• Assist plant management with daily operations, staffing, planning, and equipment management.
• Apply basic quality tools and SPC concepts to optimize throughput.
• Enforce SOPs and train plant staff.
• Oversee teams across multiple locations and manage labor contracts.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Strong communication

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing environment experience

Adaptability in evolving environment

Education

High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor preferred

Job description

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 strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles.

What We Offer You:

• Annual salary based on experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and job location.
• 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 a 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, offering flexibility and opportunities to grow your career in different regions, at union and nonunion plants.

What You Bring:

• A can do, will do attitude with strong technical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Previous management experience that serves as a foundation for developing the skills needed to oversee manufacturing operations, drive production teams, and deliver on output goals.
• Experience working in busy production environments, with familiarity in complex manufacturing systems preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly evolving manufacturing environment while maintaining efficiency and achieving production goals.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

We Need You To Have:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred in an engineering or manufacturing field.
• At least two years of experience in manufacturing operations, including working with a variety of machinery and tools.
• One or more years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think critically, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and act quickly in a dynamic environment.

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 of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

_ 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.