Silgan Containers
Come build your career in an essential industry with lasting demand. At Silgan, we manufacture the food packaging that consumers rely on every day, providing long-term opportunities for growth!
Silgan Containers is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Solutions Analyst to join our Business Technology team in Waukesha, WI. In this role, you will connect Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Information Technology (IT) to support manufacturing technology projects and initiatives. You will evaluate project requests, identify business and technical requirements, assess technology solutions, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful IT/OT integration and alignment with operational needs and enterprise standards.
What We Can Offer You
- An inclusive and collaborative culture where every team member is valued and recognized.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D coverage.
- Supplemental benefits such as pet insurance, telemedicine access, and employee perk programs.
- 401(k) plan with employer match (after eligibility period).
- Paid time off and holiday schedule.
- Tuition assistance for professional development and certifications.
- Opportunity to work in a stable, growth-oriented environment.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the primary liaison between Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and IT for operational technology projects and initiatives.
- Lead project discovery meetings to identify business objectives, operational impacts, technical requirements, and success criteria.
- Evaluate manufacturing technology requests for system impacts, IT/OT integrations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and support requirements.
- Conduct initial technical assessments to determine project scope, feasibility, complexity, resource needs, and potential risks.
- Translate manufacturing and engineering needs into clear business and technical requirements.
- Assess proposed technology solutions for scalability, supportability, and alignment with enterprise standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional IT teams, including Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Development, Data & Analytics, and Operations Technology.
- Facilitate technical reviews, solution discussions, testing, and implementation planning.
- Evaluate the impact of technology initiatives on manufacturing applications, production equipment, industrial networks, and data collection systems.
- Maintain project documentation, process flows, system impact assessments, and stakeholder communications.
- Improve project intake, assessment, and governance processes to support efficient manufacturing technology delivery.
- Support manufacturing technology roadmaps, project prioritization, and portfolio management activities.
What You Will Need
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Systems, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent education and experience considered.
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, Operational Technology (OT), industrial automation, business analysis, IT, project coordination, or a related field.
- Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Experience gathering, evaluating, and documenting business and technical requirements.
- Ability to translate operational needs into actionable technology requirements.
- Experience coordinating projects involving multiple technical teams and business functions.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to facilitate discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology systems, and project coordination practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, engineering projects, or industrial automation initiatives.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrations, and industrial networking.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and business analysis practices.
- Experience with OT cybersecurity principles and industrial technology environments.
- Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, and technology solution design.
Join Silgan Containers and help connect manufacturing operations with technology solutions that support our business today and into the future.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Systems, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operational technology, industrial automation, business analysis, IT, project coordination, or a related field
- Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience gathering, evaluating, and documenting business and technical requirements
- Ability to translate operational needs into actionable technology requirements
- Experience coordinating projects involving multiple technical teams and business functions
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to facilitate discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology systems, and project coordination practices
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, engineering projects, or industrial automation initiatives
- Knowledge of MES, SCADA, HMI, ERP integrations, and industrial networking
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and business analysis practices
- Experience with OT cybersecurity principles and industrial technology environments
- Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, and technology solution design
Silgan Containers Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Silgan Containers and has not been reviewed or approved by Silgan Containers.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching and, in some cases, pension access are described as strong parts of the package. The employer match is portrayed as generous and valued in manufacturing and plant roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices, dental and vision coverage, and HSA options are offered. Health insurance costs are often considered manageable, with preventive dental care fully covered on certain plans.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sign-on, referral, and attendance or gain-share bonuses are provided alongside core pay. These structured incentives can materially supplement earnings.
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What We Do
Silgan Containers is a leading global manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions, specializing in metal food packaging cans and ends. As the largest provider of metal food packaging in the United States, the company serves a wide array of respected brands across the food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care industries.
