Production Management Trainee

silgancontainers; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with merit increases

Career growth and advancement

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Pet insurance and telemedicine

401k with company match

Multiple US plant locations

Job summary

Silgan Containers invites applicants to join its Manufacturing Leadership Development Program as a Production Management Trainee. This structured program prepares you for operations management, production supervision, and eventual plant leadership across its U.S.

manufacturing network. You will receive technical training, hands-on supervision experience, and exposure to quality systems and safety practices, with opportunities to advance into senior roles such as Production Supervisor or Plant

Qualifications

• 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.
• One or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with a track record of improving team performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Quality mindset

Efficiency

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 Trainee to join our Manufacturing Leadership Development Program. This structured training program is designed to prepare future leaders for careers in operations management, production supervision, manufacturing management, and plant leadership at one of the largest metal food container manufacturers in the food packaging industry.

Through Silgan's Production Management Trainee Program, you will gain the technical knowledge, leadership experience, and hands‑on training needed to excel in manufacturing operations, production management, and future Production Supervisor and Plant Management roles.

This comprehensive program provides technical training to develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, quality systems, and supervisory responsibilities while building the leadership skills necessary for long‑term career growth within Silgan.

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.