Silgan Containers the leader in the metal food packaging industry is seeking experienced professional production supervisors to join our team. Joining our team of professionals provides growth opportunities and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package in a stable company and industry.

Position Summary:

• Production Supervisors are required to successfully complete 3-6 months of technical training provided by Silgan Containers. This will include writing reports and discussions with plant management to ascertain an understanding of can/end manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Production Supervisors work in our high-speed, state of the art manufacturing facility. This position will be required to work rotating shifts, including weekends.
• The Production Supervisor will lead and direct hourly employees with day-to-day instructions to meet production goals and line efficiencies.
• Utilize lean manufacturing and 5S principles to improve the manufacturing process.
• Supervising in a work team environment challenging the hourly workforce to move toward self-directed work teams.
• Effective communication skills are essential in both a written and verbal format.
• Focus on Safety and Quality in all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Further advancement opportunities depend on individual leadership, management ability and the capacity to assume greater responsibility.

Essential Job Functions:

Required to learn, understand, and positively impact the five Key Plant Control Factors of Safety, Quality, Standard Operating Procedures, Employee Relations, and Continuous Improvement.

1. Safety - Train/enforce on safety procedures/rules. Active involvement in employee safety,
equipment guarding and ensuring overall safe workplace

2. Quality - Apply SPC principles and basic quality tools (i.e., diagrams, flow/run/control charts,
analysis, etc.).

3. Standard Operating Procedures - Understand, use, and train employees on SOP's.Must
have the ability to lead manufacturing unit through use of SOP's.

4. Employee Relations - Must have effective communication skills that enable the ability to
direct/assign work assignments in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and
cultivate a positive work environment.Supervisors are expected to develop and mentor
employees.