Production Management Trainee

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Town of Hammond (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers seeks a manufacturing supervisor to lead daily production, supervise staff, and partner with plant management at multiple US locations.

You will apply statistical process methods, oversee equipment, enforce SOPs, and help develop plant personnel in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment across union and nonunion plants. The role also supports training, quality improvements, and labor-relations processes with strong communication.

Qualifications

• Two years of manufacturing operations experience.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with a variety of machinery and tools.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 8–10 month training program for supervision.
• Support plant management with daily operations, staff supervision, and production planning.
• Apply statistical process controls and basic quality tools to optimize production.
• Manage throughput to maximize equipment and material efficiency while maintaining safety.
• Enforce SOPs and help train and develop plant staff.
• Oversee teams across locations and support labor relations.

Skills

Technical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Management experience

Manufacturing experience

Education

Engineering/manufacturing degree (Associate or Bachelor’s)

Tools

Machinery and equipment

Job description

What We Offer You:

• Annual salary based on experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and job location.
• 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.

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.