Production Management Trainee

Our Vision and Values of leadership, quality, integrity, and collaboration provide the foundation of Silgan Containers. This foundation is why we are the leader in metal food packaging and why we are an essential part of America’s food chain.

Production Supervisors are required to successfully complete 8-10 months of technical training provided by Silgan Containers.

This will include writing reports, and discussions with plant management to understand can / end manufacturing processes and equipment.

What we offer you :

A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company.

Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfills to foster environmental stewardship.

Your Silgan benefits :

Excellent salary. Salary is considered using various factors such as years of experience, education level, certifications, unique skills, and market conditions.

A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match, dollar for dollar.

Paid time off.

Paid holidays.

Wellness program.

Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase.

Professional development and tuition reimbursement.

Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs (Hinge Health and Regnexx), telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and more.

Burlington is one of Silgan’s newest facilities, built with energy efficiency in mind.

What you’ll do :

Train personnel, apply written safety procedures, observe work areas for safety improvements, and learn investigative processes.

Apply SPC principles and basic quality tools.

Train procedures, manage equipment, and maximize production throughput.

Learn factory organizations, enforce SOP’s, and review standard reporting.

Develop, mentor, direct, and assign employees work.

Administer Labor contracts in union plants.

Personal inspection of workforce, material usage, and production.

Analyze reports.

We need you to have :

High school diploma or GED, Associate / Bachelor’s degree preferred

2+ years of relevant work experience

1+ year of supervisory experience

Solid technical and mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication, including both written and oral

Statistical and computer knowledge

Problem-solving and visual mechanic skills (blueprints and descriptions)

Who We Are :

A leading supplier of metal food containers in North America and Europe and a worldwide supplier of plastic bottles and closures across various end markets.

The largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and a leading manufacturer of metal food containers in the US.

A company that strives toward by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

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-will 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.