Production Management Trainee

Company: Silgan Containers LLC
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Join Silgan’s Production Management Development Program and gain the skills and hands-on experience you need to excel in operations management at one of the largest metal food container manufacturing companies in the food packaging industry. This program offers comprehensive technical training to prepare you for key roles within production management, ensuring you’re well-versed in manufacturing processes, manufacturing machinery, plant operations, and supervisory roles. What We Offer You: Annual salary based on experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and job location. Career growth with continuing education and opportunities for advancement into key positions like operations supervisory roles, manufacturing management positions, and plant management. A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company that values sustainability and employee well-being. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k retirement savings with a company match. Paid time off and paid holidays. Add-on benefits such as pet insurance, telemedicine, and programs for diabetes and hypertension management. Multiple plant locations across the US, offering flexibility and opportunities to grow your career in different regions, at union and non-union plants. What You Bring: A can-do, will-do attitude with strong technical skills and mechanical aptitude. Effective communication skills, both oral and written. Management experience to develop the ability to oversee manufacturing operations, production teams, and ensure effective coordination of workers while meeting production goals. Experience in dynamic production environments. Working with complex manufacturing systems is preferred. Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment while ensuring operational efficiency and meeting production goals. What You’ll Do: Complete our 8-to-10-month Production Management Development Program, designed to develop your expertise in production supervision, managing manufacturing operations, and using various types of manufacturing machinery in both union and non-union plants. Assist plant management with daily plant operations, including staff supervision, production planning, and equipment management. Apply statistical process principles and basic quality tools like diagrams, flow-run-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. We Need You To Have: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in an engineering or manufacturing field. 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing operations with hands-on experience using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools. 1 or more years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and act quickly in a fast-paced environment. 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. MON LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER 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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