Union Production Supervisor — Lean, Safety & Growth

Silgan Containers; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary based on experience, 

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Six‑month Production Supervisor培训

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion‑from‑within the culture

Long‑term employment with a Fortune 5

Job summary

Silgan Closures is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Evansville facility, supervising union employees and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of metal closures.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to safety programs, and continuous improvement through SOPs, SPC, and lean practices, with a six-month training program and advancement within a Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer.

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, manufacturing supervisor, shift supervisor, or operations supervisor.
• Experience supervising employees in a union manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment preferred.

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or related field is a plus

Job description

Silgan Closures is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Evansville facility, supervising union employees and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of metal closures.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to safety programs, and continuous improvement through SOPs, SPC, and lean practices, with a six-month training program and advancement within a Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer.