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Production Supervisor

Silgan Holdings, Custer City, PA, United States


Production Supervisor

Manufacturing

Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is hiring a Production Supervisor in Hazelton, PA to support and manager union employees at our fast-paced manufacturing facility. If you have experience as a production supervisor, manufacturing supervisor, or shift supervisor, this is your chance to grow your career with an industry leader.
The Production Supervisor is to have a specific understanding of Silgan's safety and manufacturing policies, procedures, practices, quality, product safety, and line technology to effectively serve as a leader and resource for all employees to obtain information, seek assistance, and obtain direction in the performance of their job responsibilities.
Why Join Silgan?
Location: Hazelton, Pennsylvania
Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package
Employee Benefit Package includes a comprehensive employee benefits package medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
Access to virtual healthcare through a telemedicine program
Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance and chronic condition support
401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent dollar for dollar employer match
15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
What You Will Do as a Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Supervise and support union employees in the production of metal closures
Ensure product quality, food safety compliance, and a strong safety culture
Learn and apply SPC principles, SOPs, and productivity standards
Manage equipment and production flow to maximize efficiency
Develop, mentor, and assign work to employees while maintaining labor contract compliance
Foster a positive workplace and lead with effective communication
What You Bring:
Must have a minimum of a High School or equivalent education. Trade School and/or education beyond High School is a plus.
Skilled trades experience (machinist, mechanic, millwright, tool and die, electrician) or engineering experience is highly desirable.
Seeking individuals with mechanical and technical skills/aptitude.
1-3 years' experience in a production supervisory capacity desirable.
Must have strong communication skills, ability to effectively influence others, and problem-solve.
Strong Leadership skills with ability to develop others.
Computer skills

ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience working in a Union environment
Physical Requirements
Individuals must be able to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime. Limited travel required from time to time. Must be physically capable of walking, standing, lifting, flexing, bending, and climbing as necessary to carry out responsibilities. Individuals will spend the majority of the day (85% +) on the production floor

this is definitely not a sit behind the desk position. Work environment contains heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals and high-speed manufacturing equipment.
Why Silgan Closures?
Silgan Closures is a global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
We provide sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for the world's principal food, beverage, healthcare, home, and personal care brands.
Join a stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company that values its people and their contribution to the world's food supply.
Ready to grow your career as a Manufacturing Production Supervisor? Apply today and bring your expertise to a company that builds more than containers. We build careers.