Production Management Trainee: Operations Leadership Path

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with merit increases

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Paid time off & holidays

Pet insurance, telemedicine & wellness

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Production Management Trainee to join our Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience supervising production, coordinating daily operations, and working with a range of machinery across plants.

The program runs ~8–10 months and focuses on manufacturing processes, safety, quality, and leadership to prepare you for future operations management roles within Silgan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two+ years in manufacturing/production operations, including setup and maintenance of machinery.
• 1+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in manufacturing with a track record of improving team performance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills; ability to coach production teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program running ~8–10 months to develop supervision of production and experience with machinery.
• Assist plant management with daily operations, staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management.
• Apply statistical process methods and basic quality tools to optimize production.
• Manage production throughput while ensuring safe, efficient use of equipment and materials.
• Enforce SOPs and assist with training and developing plant staff.
• Oversee teams across locations, manage labor contracts, and foster positive workplace relations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety & quality mindset

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

Industrial machinery maintenance

Quality tools (SPC, charts)

Job description

Silgan Containers in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Production Management Trainee to join our Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience supervising production, coordinating daily operations, and working with a range of machinery across plants.

The program runs ~8–10 months and focuses on manufacturing processes, safety, quality, and leadership to prepare you for future operations management roles within Silgan.