Production Managment Trainee

Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Program and gain the skills and hands-on experience you need to excel in operations management at one of the largest metal food container manufacturing companies in the food packaging industry. This program offers comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles within production management, ensuring you’re well-versed in manufacturing processes, manufacturing machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles. 

What We Offer You: 

• Annual salary: $67,200 - $85,700, based on experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and job location. 

• Career growth with continuing education and opportunities for advancement into key positions like operations supervisory roles, manufacturing management positions, and plant management. 

• A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company that values sustainability and employee well-being. 

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k retirement savings with a company match. 

• Paid time off and paid holidays. 

• Add-on benefits such as pet insurance, telemedicine, and programs for diabetes and hypertension management. 

• Multiple plant locations across the US, offering flexibility and opportunities to grow your career in different regions, at union and non-union plants. 

What You Bring: 

• A can-do, will-do attitude with strong technical skills and mechanical aptitude. 

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written. 

• Management experience to develop the ability to oversee manufacturing operations,  production teams, and ensure effective coordination of workers while meeting production goals. 

• Experience in dynamic production environments. Working with complex manufacturing systems is preferred. 

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment while ensuring operational efficiency and meeting production goals. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Complete our 8-to-10-month Production Management Development Program, designed to develop your expertise in production supervision, managing manufacturing operations, and using various types of manufacturing machinery in both union and non-union plants. 

• Assist plant management with daily plant operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management.