Silgan
Production Management Trainee
Maxton, North Carolina
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
ExcelOperations ManagementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingRenewable Energy
About the role
- Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee.
- 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.
- Apply now to launch your manufacturing career with one of the largest producers of metal food containers in the United States!
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, technical problem-solving ability, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
Nice to have
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
Compensation
- Excellent pay with annual merit increases.
Benefits
- Career growth with continuing education and opportunities for advancement into key positions like operations supervisory roles, manufacturing management positions, and plant management.
- A stable and reliable company that prioritizes sustainability and cares about the health of the environment and its employees.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401k retirement savings with a company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Additional benefits include pet insurance, telemedicine, and health programs for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension management, and more.
Company info
- 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.
- The 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 "at-will" basis.
- Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
- Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
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