Union Production Supervisor — Lean, Safety & Training

Silgan Containers; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion-from-within culture

Long-term employment

Job summary

Silgan Closures is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Evansville, IN facility. You will lead union employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of metal closures, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

The role offers a six‑month training program, competitive salary based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will collaborate across shifts with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to meet targets and uphold labor

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 equivalent.
• Experience supervising employees in a union 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Shift communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's in manufacturing/engineering

Job description

Silgan Closures is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Evansville, IN facility. You will lead union employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of metal closures, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

The role offers a six‑month training program, competitive salary based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will collaborate across shifts with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to meet targets and uphold labor