Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee. Join Silgan's Production Management Development Program and gain the skills and experience you need to excel in operations management at one of the largest metal food container manufacturing companies in the food packaging industry. The Production Management Trainee's compensation for this CA-based position is competitive and based on experience, education, and skills, typically ranging from $70,500 - $89,900 per year. This program offers comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles in production management, ensuring you have a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles. What You Will Do as a Production Management Trainee: Build your skills through our structured training program, which runs for approximately eight to ten months and develops your expertise in supervising production, managing daily production processes, and working with a range of machinery in union and nonunion plants. Assist plant management with daily plant operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management. Apply statistical process methods and gain experience using basic quality tools like diagrams, flow charts, run charts, and control charts to optimize production. Manage production throughput, ensuring efficient use of equipment and materials while adhering to safety procedures. Enforce standard operating procedures and assist with training and developing plant staff. Oversee teams in various locations, administering labor contracts and fostering positive workplace relations. Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities What You Bring: High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred. Two or more years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, including setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery and equipment. One or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with a track record of improving team performance and meeting production goals. Strong mechanical aptitude, technical problem-solving ability, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency. Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to coach and motivate production teams. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, multitasking while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Physical Requirements Individuals must be able to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime. Limited travel required from time to time. Must be physically capable of walking, standing, lifting, flexing, bending, and climbing as necessary to carry out responsibilities. Individuals will spend the majority of the day (85% +) on the production floor - this is definitely not a sit behind the desk position. Work environment contains heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals and high-speed manufacturing equipment.