Production Supervisor - Safety, Quality & Team Growth

Silgan Holdings; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 67,100 - 85,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employer

Environmentally conscious company

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking motivated individuals to enter a Plant Supervisor training track, with progression to higher management within the organization. The program assimilates entry‑level through mid‑level trainees into the Silgan manufacturing environment.

As a trainee, you will learn to manage safety, quality, SOPs, and production, develop staff, and align with labor contracts in union plants. Relocation may be required as you build broad operational expertise and leadership.

Qualifications

• College degree or relevant work/training experience.
• 2–5+ years of experience, with supervisor or managerial experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and manufacturing background.
• Excellent leadership and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and manage performance.
• Read blueprints and basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Train personnel, apply safety procedures, observe areas for safety improvements.
• Apply SPC principles and basic quality tools (diagrams, charts, analyses).
• Train procedures, manage equipment, maximize production.
• Enforce SOPs, review standard reporting, learn factory organization.
• Develop and mentor employees; direct and assign work.
• Administer labor contract in union plants.
• Administer established standards; inspect workforce and materials.
• Analyze reports and perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

College Degree

Tools

SPC tools

Control charts

Flowcharts

Quality analysis

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking motivated individuals to enter a Plant Supervisor training track, with progression to higher management within the organization. The program assimilates entry‑level through mid‑level trainees into the Silgan manufacturing environment.

As a trainee, you will learn to manage safety, quality, SOPs, and production, develop staff, and align with labor contracts in union plants. Relocation may be required as you build broad operational expertise and leadership.