Production & Plant Ops Leadership Trainee

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Telemedicine

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in the United States invites you to join its Production Management Development Program as a Trainee. The program delivers comprehensive training to prepare you for production management roles across its metal food container operations, focusing on supervision, process control, and equipment handling.

You will gain hands-on experience, participate in staff supervision, production planning, and safety compliance, with merit-based pay increases and clear

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• One or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, technical problem-solving ability, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Build your skills through a structured training program, which runs for 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.

Education

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

Job description

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in the United States invites you to join its Production Management Development Program as a Trainee. The program delivers comprehensive training to prepare you for production management roles across its metal food container operations, focusing on supervision, process control, and equipment handling.

You will gain hands-on experience, participate in staff supervision, production planning, and safety compliance, with merit-based pay increases and clear