Job Description

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Silgan Containers is hiring a Production Management Trainee at our Menomonie, WI plant. This full time manufacturing program role is designed to prepare you for future operations management and production supervisor positions within our organization.


As a Production Management Trainee, you will learn how to lead teams, manage production lines, and optimize efficiency in a fast paced manufacturing environment. This structured program combines technical training with hands on experience to help you build a long-term career in manufacturing management.


What we offer you:

Competitive salary and advancement opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with additional wellness benefits
401 k with company match and paid time off, including holidays
Add-on benefits such as pet insurance, telemedicine, and specialty health programs
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development

What you will do:

During the 8 to 10 month Production Management Development Program, you will:

Learn how to manage daily plant operations alongside supervisors and upper management
Apply principles of statistical process control and use quality tools such as flow charts and control charts
Assist with staff development and training initiatives
Monitor and enforce safety procedures, while identifying areas for workplace improvements
Gain experience in labor relations, including contract administration in union facilities
Manage equipment, materials, production throughput, and team performance
Prepare reports and collaborate with plant management to understand manufacturing processes and equipment

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

We need you to have:

High school diploma or GED, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
2 or more years of experience using manufacturing machinery and tools
1 or more years of supervisory experience preferred
Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize, multitask, and make sound judgments in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with proven ability to supervise a team