Production Supervisor

Silgan Containers; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits package including medical, to

Six‑month training program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion‑from‑within culture

Long‑term employment

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead union‑shift operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of metal closures at our Evansville facility.

You will apply SOPs, SPC, lean manufacturing and CI principles, manage production flow and staffing to meet targets, and drive KPI tracking across teams. This role partners with maintenance, quality, and engineering to sustain performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or related field is a plus.
• Prior experience as a production supervisor or similar role in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise union employees in a production manufacturing operation.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, food safety regulations, and quality management standards.
• Apply SOPs, SPC, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.
• Manage production flow, equipment performance, and staffing to meet manufacturing targets.
• Track productivity, efficiency, waste reduction, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Maintain labor agreement compliance while assigning work and managing attendance.
• Communicate effectively across shifts with maintenance, quality, engineering, and manufacturing operations teams.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Programs

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

Silgan Closures - Production Supervisor, Evansville, IN

Silgan Closures is seeking a Production Supervisor to support daily operations at our Evansville manufacturing facility. This position provides leadership to union employees while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of metal closures. It's an excellent opportunity for manufacturing professionals who enjoy leading teams, improving processes, and building a career with an industry-leading packaging manufacturer.

What We Offer You:

• Excellent salary based on experience, education, and market conditions
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Six‑month Production Supervisor training program with hands‑on development
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Promotion‑from‑within the culture in a union manufacturing environment
• Long‑term employment with a stable Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer

What You Will Do:

• Supervise union employees in a production manufacturing operation
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, food safety regulations, and quality management standards
• Apply SOPs, SPC, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles
• Manage production flow, equipment performance, and staffing to meet manufacturing targets
• Track productivity, efficiency, waste reduction, and manufacturing KPIs
• Maintain labor agreement compliance while assigning work and managing attendance
• Communicate effectively across shifts with maintenance, quality, engineering, and manufacturing operations teams

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or related field is a plus
• Prior experience as a production supervisor, manufacturing supervisor, shift supervisor, or operations supervisor
• Experience supervising employees in a union manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment preferred

Who We Are

Silgan Closures is a company committed to innovation and excellence in the manufacturing industry. With a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, we strive to create an environment where employees are empowered to develop their skills and advance their careers. Our dedication to operational efficiency and continuous improvement ensures that we remain a trusted partner in packaging solutions worldwide.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑w‑ill” basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace. This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

Job Aid on How to Apply

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.