Production Supervisor

Silgan White Cap Corp; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Richmond, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead a fast-paced manufacturing facility. You will supervise the production team, ensure quality and safety compliance, and apply SPC/SOP standards while driving efficiency on the production floor.

The role requires strong leadership, technical aptitude, and effective communication to mentor employees and maintain a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a production supervisor or shift supervisor preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support employees in production of metal closures.
• Ensure product quality and safety compliance, maintain safety culture.
• Learn and apply SPC principles, SOPs, and productivity standards.
• Manage equipment and production flow to maximize efficiency.
• Develop and mentor staff while ensuring labor contract compliance.
• Foster a positive workplace with effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Silgan Closures, Richmond, IN

Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is hiring a Manufacturing Production Supervisor in Richmond, IN to support and manage employees at our fast-paced manufacturing facility. If you have experience as a production supervisor, manufacturing supervisor, or shift supervisor, this is your chance to grow your career with an industry leader. As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for understanding Silgan’s safety and manufacturing policies, procedures, practices, quality, product safety, and line technology to effectively serve as a leader and resource for all employees.

Why Join Silgan?

• Excellent salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and more.
• Tuition assistance, opportunities for advancement.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and ongoing training and development.
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance, ID theft protection, and more.

What You will Do as a Manufacturing Production Supervisor:

• Supervise and support employees in the production of metal closures.
• Ensure product quality, food safety compliance, and a strong safety culture.
• Learn and apply SPC principles, SOPs, and productivity standards.
• Manage equipment and production flow to maximize efficiency.
• Develop, mentor, and assign work to employees while maintaining labor contract compliance.
• Foster a positive workplace and lead with effective communication.

What you Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Skilled trades experience such as machinist, mechanic, millwright, tool and die, electrician, or engineering experience is highly desirable.
• Seeking individuals with a strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a production supervisory capacity desirable.
• Must have strong communication skills, ability to effectively influence others, and problem-solve.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop others.
• Computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Individuals must be able to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Limited travel is required from time to time.
• Must be physically capable of walking, standing, lifting, flexing, bending, and climbing as necessary to carry out responsibilities.
• Individuals will spend the majority of the day, around 85 percent, on the production floor.
• Work environment contains heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, and high-speed manufacturing equipment.

Why Silgan Closures?

Silgan Closures is part of a global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. We provide sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for the world’s principal food, beverage, healthcare, home, and personal care brands. Join a stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company that values its people and their contribution to the world’s food supply.

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.