Silgan Container Plant Manager, Briengsville, PASilgan Containers is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our Briengsville, Pennsylvania, manufacturing facility. This position reports to the Director of Operations and provides leadership to all plant departments, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Materials, Human Resources, and Finance.
The Plant Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating all manufacturing, financial, and operational functions to achieve plant goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP). This role requires strong leadership, business acumen, and a commitment to operational excellence.
What You9ll Do as a Plant Manager:
- Oversee all plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and HR to meet company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and regulatory standards.
- Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve performance targets.
- Drive a results-oriented culture by defining clear goals, monitoring performance, and developing high-performing teams.
- Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet customer specifications.
- Build collaboration and teamwork through open communication and effective leadership.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and product quality systems.
- Perform additional duties and projects assigned by Operations leadership.
What You Bring:
- An associate9s degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor9s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong business acumen and ability to manage P&L performance.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with union contract administration and labor relations.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable results.
Take the Next Step
- Start your career with a company committed to quality, innovation, and employee development. Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Packaging Research Associate and help us advance the science of safe, reliable food packaging.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe 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 4;at-will4; basis.
