Production Management Trainee - Hammond, IN

VetJobs; Hammond (IN); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Pet insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Silgan Containers in Hammond, IN is seeking candidates for its Production Management Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience supervising production, coordinating daily plant operations, and working with a range of machinery in both union and nonunion plants.

The program runs approximately eight to ten months and emphasizes statistical process methods, quality tools, and leadership development to prepare you for operations management roles across manufacturing sites.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s in engineering/manufacturing preferred.
• At least two years in manufacturing operations with diverse machinery.
• At least one year supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.

Mansioni

• During the program, supervise production and assist plant management in daily operations.
• Apply statistical process methods and basic quality tools to improve processes.
• Manage production throughput and ensure efficient use of equipment and materials while following safety rules.
• Enforce standard operating procedures and train plant staff.
• Oversee teams across locations and manage labor contracts and workplace relations.

Conoscenze

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Supervisory experience

Production operations experience

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Engineering/manufacturing degree preferred

Strumenti

Statistical process control

Quality tools: flow/run/control charts

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

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. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Program and gain the skills and experience you need to excel in operations management at one of the largest metal food container manufacturing companies in the food packaging industry.

This program offers comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles in production management, ensuring you have strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles.

What We Offer You

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

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 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.

Auto req ID

485147BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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.

City

Hammond

State

Indiana

Job Category

Management

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Silgan Containers