Production Management Trainee: Operations Leader

Silgan Containers; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Telemedicine

Weight management programs

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee to join its Production Management Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience supervising production, coordinating daily processes, and working with a range of machinery in both union and nonunion plants.

The program runs about eight to ten months and prepares you for operations leadership roles through structured training, mentorship, and practical exposure to production planning, equipment management, safety,

Qualifications

• 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.
• One or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

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

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing operations

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee to join its Production Management Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience supervising production, coordinating daily processes, and working with a range of machinery in both union and nonunion plants.

The program runs about eight to ten months and prepares you for operations leadership roles through structured training, mentorship, and practical exposure to production planning, equipment management, safety,