Production Management Trainee: Operations Leadership Path

Silgan Containers; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Silgan Containers is offering a Production Management Development Program designed to build leadership in manufacturing operations. The program provides structured training across supervision of daily production, equipment management, and process optimization in union and nonunion plants.

Participants will gain exposure to statistical process methods and basic quality tools while advancing toward plant management and supervisory roles in various US locations.

Qualifications

• Must have strong technical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Experience supervising production teams and achieving output goals.
• Background in busy manufacturing environments and complex systems.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 8–10 month training to supervise production.
• Assist plant management with daily operations, staffing, planning, and equipment management.
• Apply basic quality tools and SPC concepts to optimize throughput.
• Enforce SOPs and train plant staff.
• Oversee teams across multiple locations and manage labor contracts.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Strong communication

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing environment experience

Adaptability in evolving environment

Education

High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor preferred

Job description

Silgan Containers is offering a Production Management Development Program designed to build leadership in manufacturing operations. The program provides structured training across supervision of daily production, equipment management, and process optimization in union and nonunion plants.

Participants will gain exposure to statistical process methods and basic quality tools while advancing toward plant management and supervisory roles in various US locations.