Supervisor Production Trainee

**Salary is based on experience.

Perks:

Vacation starts accruing upon the hire date

Health, Dental, Vision

Company-paid life and STD

401K (Eligible in 3 months upon hire) with an employer percentage match

Many elective insurance options

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

A. POSITION PURPOSE:
Complete a Production Management Development Program (PMDP) training program in order to become Production Supervisor in our high-speed manufacturing facilities across the country. This program provides an introduction to closure manufacturing that will serve as a foundation throughout the employee’s careers with Silgan. This is a hands-on position that is heavily engaged in day-to-day production activities, manufacturing billions of metal closures on an annual basis. Individuals in the PMDP will work with experienced employees to learn to operate, maintain and adjust all production equipment. Upon completion of the PMDP, Production Supervisors are expected to effectively supervise assigned employees to efficiently produce a high-quality product.

Silgan is committed to the progression of its employees and has a history of career employees who continue to experience challenging and rewarding careers. Further advancement opportunities depend on individual leadership, management ability and the capacity to assume greater responsibility.

B. SUBORDINATE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS:

Number of employees supervised: 10-35
Non/Exempt positions that report to this position: Hourly production, maintenance and quality employees

C. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Required to learn, understand and positively impact safety, quality, standard operating procedures, employee relations and continuous improvement

2. Safety - Train/enforce on safety procedures/rules. Active involvement in employee safety, equipment guarding and ensuring overall safe workplace

3. Quality - Apply SPC principles and basic quality tools (i.e. diagrams, flow/run/control charts, analysis, etc.)

4. Standard Operating Procedures - Understand, use and train employees on SOPs. Must have the ability to lead manufacturing unit through use of SOPs

5. Employee Relations – Develop effective communication skills that enable the ability to direct/assign work assignments in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and cultivate a positive work environment. Supervisors are expected to develop and mentor employees

6. Continuous Improvement – Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement/lead objectives. Develop ability to operate in a lean manufacturing environment using 5S and other continuous improvement tools

7. All other duties as assigned


D. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent education

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Mechanical and technical skills/aptitude
Strong communication skills, ability to effectively influence others, and problem solve
Must be self-motivated and work well with little to no supervisor
Strong leadership skills with ability to develop others
Performance management
Statistical knowledge
Computer skills – ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
Visual mechanics (blue prints and descriptions)

E. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Trade school and/or education
Skilled trades (machinist, mechanic, millwright, tool and die, electrician) or engineering experience
Prior experience in a production supervisory capacity
Highly desirable for candidates have the ability to relocate following successful completion of PMDP

F. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Department Manager

G. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Individuals must be able to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, lift, flex, bend, and climb. The ability to see, hear, smell, touch and speak is critical to this job. Physical dexterity requirements of the job include the use of a telephone, computer/electronic equipment, and the ability to manipulate small objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental efforts required on a daily basis include those related to reading, writing, basic arithmetic, mathematics, weighing and/or measuring, visualizing conclusions, analyzing data, se