Department Head - Maxton, NC

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is, 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.Silgan Containers seeks an experienced candidate to serve as Manufacturing Department Head at our Maxton, NC facility. This role manages day-to-day operations in our high-speed 3-piece can manufacturing department, focusing on production performance, safety management, quality control, and continuous improvement. In this position, youâll oversee production lines, including bodymakers, welders, seamers, and decorators, ensuring efficient operations, product quality, and team engagement across shifts. You will partner closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to achieve plant goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).Why Silgan Containers:Competitive salary for the market that is based on experience, education, and skills., Exceptional benefits include comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, as well as accidental death and dismemberment life insurance, paid short-term disability, and a 401k plan with a 6 percent company match.Paid time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, prorated from the date of hire, and 10 paid holidays per year.Training and growth opportunities are provided through on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs designed to help employees develop and advance in their careers.Other benefits include wellness programs, telemedicine access, pet insurance, employee assistance programs, employee discounts, and additional resources to support overall well-being.A safe working environment is maintained through Silganâs âœDrive to Zero Injuries❠initiative and quarterly safety rewards, ensuring that employee safety and health remain the highest priority.What You Will Do as a Department HeadManage daily production on 3-piece can lines, ensuring throughput, yield, and uptime goals are achieved while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards.Promote a zero-incident culture by maintaining visible guidance on the floor and ensuring compliance with all Silgan safety policies and procedures.Develop supervisors and employees to strengthen communication, accountability, and technical skills across all shifts.Monitor product specifications and process control data; partner with Quality Assurance to identify and correct deviations.Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to reduce downtime, sustain equipment reliability, and plan preventive maintenance.

Created: 2025-11-20