Jobs at Silgan Containers

Support manufacturing operations by applying statistical tools (SPC, DOE), performing dimensional inspections, developing inspection methods and gauging, leading corrective actions and continuous improvement projects, automating inspection processes, and ensuring SQF/quality system compliance.

Supervise night-shift production operations ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and resource control. Train and assign employees, maintain equipment and standards, review reports, investigate incidents, and drive SPC-based continuous improvements.

Operate and maintain lift trucks and yard trucks, perform daily OSHA inspections and documentation, charge/refuel equipment safely, run the palletizer, assist with cycle counts and inventory, perform quality product checks, maintain warehouse cleanliness, and follow verbal and written shipping/documentation instructions.

Operate and adjust sheet metal stackers and related equipment, remove and inspect stacked metal, record production and defect data, perform SPC and quality checks, clean machines, match coating colors, and follow plant food safety and quality procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Administer and maintain enterprise Windows server, virtualization, storage, identity, and Microsoft cloud environments. Lead infrastructure projects, support Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, drive disaster recovery, security hardening, automation with PowerShell, and serve as Tier III escalation and on-call resource to ensure system stability and performance.

Oversee plant HR operations including employee and labor relations, grievance and contract administration, safety and OSHA reporting, FMLA and workers' compensation, recruiting and onboarding for hourly staff, benefits administration, training, and partnering with management on workforce planning and HR process improvements.

Perform in-process and finished-product quality testing and visual inspections per GMP. Use measurement equipment (scales, optical comparator, ABVIS), test software, GainSeeker and Oracle, record activity logs, follow sampling and First Article Inspection procedures, and execute leak, drop, color, thickness, and treatment tests.

Participate in an 8–10 month production management development program to learn plant operations, supervise production teams, manage equipment and throughput, apply basic quality/statistical tools, enforce SOPs, and assist with production planning and labor relations in union and nonunion settings.

Participate in an 8–10 month structured production management program to learn supervising production, managing daily plant operations, equipment setup/troubleshooting, production planning, quality tools, and enforcing safety and standard operating procedures while developing leadership skills.

Lead and implement continuous improvement projects in a high-speed manufacturing plant using Lean Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping. Analyze operational data, facilitate Kaizen/TPM events, train staff, and measure/validate sustainable performance gains.

Support manufacturing financial operations by processing metal receipts, resolving procurement and freight discrepancies, maintaining standard costs, performing monthly journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing price variances and inventory, and partnering with plants, vendors, and finance for reporting and process improvements.

Support manufacturing finance by processing metal receipts, reconciling inventory and freight, preparing journal entries and accruals, analyzing cost variances, maintaining standard costs, resolving vendor/ASN/payment issues, and delivering operational reporting and ad hoc financial analysis.

Participate in an 8–10 month structured training program to learn supervising production, equipment setup/troubleshooting, production planning, quality tools (control/run/flow charts), safety procedures, and team leadership. Assist plant management with daily operations, enforce SOPs, administer labor contracts, and optimize throughput and efficiency.

Administer and maintain enterprise Windows Server, virtualization (VMware), storage (Pure Storage), Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. Manage AD, DNS, DHCP, backups, DR, patching, capacity, and security hardening. Lead infrastructure projects, cloud adoption, automation with PowerShell, and tier‑3 incident resolution. Provide on‑call support, collaborate across IT teams, and drive continuous improvement and documentation.

Manage daily information flow and orders for a portfolio of Fortune 500 food manufacturer accounts; process orders through the supply chain, support account managers with sales data, and monitor accounts to coordinate with accounts payable/receivable to ensure timely payments.

Manage manufacturing accounting (inventory, costing, fixed assets, leases), month-end close, reconciliations, and SOX compliance. Partner with Operations, Plant Finance, Supply Chain, and FP&A to analyze results, improve processes, maintain JDE controls, coach accounting staff, and drive audit readiness and standardization across multiple sites.

Lead plant production for a 24/7 blow molding facility: optimize staffing, drive OEE/Tableau-based improvements, enforce safety and quality, manage budgets, reduce downtime and costs, support capital projects, and develop production personnel.

Lead plant Quality and Food Safety programs (SQF practitioner), manage a team of Quality Inspectors, oversee SPC/Gainseeker, conduct audits, investigate customer complaints, maintain quality systems and calibration, drive continuous improvement and corrective actions, prepare Certificates of Analysis, manage quality budget, and support quality-related projects and audits.

Support extrusion blow molding operations by developing processes, performing factory acceptance tests, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical issues, training staff, running startup trials, using measurement/test equipment, and applying statistical methods to improve safety, quality, and production performance across multiple plant locations.

Lead and develop multiple manufacturing plants through frequent site engagement, coaching plant managers, driving safety, quality, productivity, OEE improvements, cost reduction, capital planning, and cross-functional coordination with sales and technology to support growth and profitability.