Production Management Trainee - Edison, NJ

VetJobs; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement savings with company"s

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Edison, NJ, offers a Production Management Development Trainee program. It provides eight to ten months of structured training in supervising production, managing daily processes, and operating a range of machinery at union and nonunion plants.

Compensation is competitive, typically $71,500–$91,200 per year, with growth opportunities into operations supervisory and plant management roles across multiple US locations. Edison-based role with comprehensive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• One+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant management with daily operations, including staff supervision and production planning.
• Apply statistical process methods and quality tools to optimize production.
• Manage throughput and ensure efficient use of equipment and materials while following safety procedures.
• Enforce SOPs and assist with training and developing plant staff.
• Oversee teams across locations and manage labor relations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

High School/GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred

Tools

Quality tools (diagrams, flow charts, run charts, control charts)

Job description

Job Description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee. Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Programand gain the skills and experience you need to excel inoperations managementat one of the largestmetal food container manufacturing companiesin thefood packaging industry.

The Production Management Trainee’s compensation for this NJ-based position is competitive and based on experience, education, and skills, typically ranging from $71,500 - $91,200 per year. This program offers comprehensivetechnical trainingto prepare you for key roles in production management, ensuring you have a strong knowledge ofmanufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, andsupervisory roles.

Why Silgan

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases
• Career growth with continuing education and opportunities for advancement intokey 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 comprehensivebenefits package, includingmedical,dental,vision,life insurance, disability, and401k retirement savingswith a company match.
• Paid time offandpaid holidays.
• Additional benefits include pet insurance,telemedicine, and health programs forweight loss, diabetes, hypertension management, and more.
• Multipleplant locationsacross the US offer flexibility and opportunities to grow your career in different regions atunion 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 dailyplant operations, includingstaff supervision,production planning, andequipment management.
• Applystatistical process methods and gain experience using basic quality tools like diagrams, flow charts, run charts, and control charts to optimize production.
• Manageproduction throughput, ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while adhering tosafety procedures.
• Enforcestandard operating procedures and assist with training and developing plant staff.
• Oversee teams in various locations, administering labor contracts and fostering positive workplace relations.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.

Edison

New Jersey

$60,000-$75,000