Production Management Trainee

Silgan

$70K — $89K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • Two or more years of experience in manufacturing or production operations including setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery.
  • One or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving ability, with a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills; proven ability to coach and motivate teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Build skills through a structured training program focused on supervising production and managing daily operations.
  • Assist plant management with daily operations, including staff supervision and production planning.
  • Apply statistical process methods to optimize production using quality tools like charts and diagrams.
  • Manage production throughput to ensure efficient equipment and materials use while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Enforce standard operating procedures while providing training and development for plant staff.
  • Oversee teams across locations, managing labor contracts and maintaining positive workplace relations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive technical training for skill development in production management.
  • Opportunities for advancement in operations management within a large company.
  • Contributions to innovative practices in manufacturing with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.
Full Job Description
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.


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.


Who We Are:
  • Silgan Containers is the largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and America's foremost metal food packaging producer.
  • We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.


Apply now to launch your manufacturing career with one of the largest producers of metal food containers in the United States!

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