Production Management Trainee - Ft. Dodge, IA

VetJobs; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Healthcare benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee to build skills in supervising production, managing daily processes, and operating a range of machinery across union and nonunion plants.

The program runs eight to ten months, offering formal training in manufacturing operations, quality tools, and leadership to prepare for operations supervisory roles and plant management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• One or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing 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

Strong mechanical aptitude

Technical problem-solving

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Multitasking

Education

High School/GED

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

Tools

Statistical process control

Control charts

Flow charts

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee in Fort Dodge, IA

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.

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.

Auto req ID

483319BR

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.

City*

Ft. Dodge

State*

Iowa

Job_Category

Management

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Silgan Containers