Production Supervisor / Manager Trainee - Menomonee ...

Choose your path. Silgan believes in promoting from within - Opportunity starts here. Leadership, Quality, Integrity, and Collaboration; the foundation of Silgan Container''s Vision and Values Silgan Containers the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in the U.S. is seeking a highly talented leader to join our Manager Trainee Program. As a Production Supervisor/Manager Trainee the successful candidate will learn and understand the five Key Plant Control Factors. Apply today, join the Silgan Containers Team, and launch your career in production management! This candidate may be required to relocate at the end of the training program. While the position will not have any immediate subordinates, the qualified candidate will be required to learn, understand, and positively impact the five Key Plant Control Factors of Safety, Quality, Standard Operating Procedures, Employee Relations, and Operational Excellence: Safety - Ensure an overall safe workplace through employee training, proper PPE usage, machine guarding and rule enforcement. Quality - Apply SPC principles and basic quality tools (i.e. diagrams, flow/run/control charts, analysis, etc.) to solve issues and improve product quality. Standard Operating Procedures - Lead the manufacturing team in using SOP''s through employee training and consistent application. Employee Relations - Mentor employees and direct work assignments through effective communication and cultivating a positive work environment. Operational Excellence - Foster an environment conducive to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing by utilizing 5S and other tools. Job Requirements Experience and Education: Must have a minimum of a High School or equivalent education. Trade School and/or technical education beyond High School is a plus. Skilled trades experience (machinist, mechanic, millwright, tool and die, electrician) or engineering experience is highly desirable. We are seeking individuals with mechanical and technical skills/aptitude. Prior experience in a production supervisory capacity desirable. Proven leadership and influencing skills with effective communication and computer skills. Working knowledge of current manufacturing techniques including lean, 5S, SPC, etc. 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 percent or more) on the production floor in an environment that contains heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals and high-speed manufacturing equipment. 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. EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability

Created: 2021-11-29