Production Management Trainee: Build Ops Leadership

VetJobs; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telemedicine

Weight loss program

Diabetes management

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Plover, Wisconsin, is seeking a Production Management Trainee to join its Development Program and build supervision skills across a large metal food container operation.

Participants gain hands-on experience in supervising production, managing daily processes, and operating a range of machinery in both union and nonunion plants, with structured training lasting about eight to ten months.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build skills through a structured training program over eight to ten months, supervising production and daily processes.
• Assist plant management with staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and basic quality tools to optimize production.
• Manage throughput and ensure safe, efficient use of equipment and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Operations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s / Associate in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

MS Office

Quality tools

Job description

Silgan Containers in Plover, Wisconsin, is seeking a Production Management Trainee to join its Development Program and build supervision skills across a large metal food container operation.

Participants gain hands-on experience in supervising production, managing daily processes, and operating a range of machinery in both union and nonunion plants, with structured training lasting about eight to ten months.