Plant Manager

Silgan Plastics • Ft. Dodge, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our Fort Dodge, Iowa, manufacturing facility. This position reports to the Director of Operations and provides leadership to all plant departments, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Materials, Human Resources, and Finance. The Plant Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating all manufacturing, financial, and operational functions to achieve plant goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP). This role requires strong leadership, business acumen, and a commitment to operational excellence. Why Silgan: At Silgan, we invest in our employees with stability, training, and long‑term career growth. Here’s what you can expect: Excellent pay with annual merit increases. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options. 401k retirement plan with dollar‑for-dollar company match. Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement. Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement. A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within. What You’ll Do as a Plant Manager: Oversee all plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and HR to meet company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and regulatory standards. Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve performance targets. Drive a results-oriented culture by defining clear goals, monitoring performance, and developing high-performing teams. Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet customer specifications. Build collaboration and teamwork through open communication and effective leadership. Ensure compliance with food safety and product quality systems. Perform additional duties and projects assigned by Operations leadership. What You Bring: An associate's degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong business acumen and ability to manage P&L performance. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Experience with union contract administration and labor relations. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable results. Who We Are: A global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for food, beverage, healthcare, home, personal care, and beauty products. A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products. Take the Next Step Start your career with a company committed to quality, innovation, and employee development. Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Plant Manager at our Fort Dodge manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• An associate's degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage P&L performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with union contract administration and labor relations.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable results.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and HR to meet company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve performance targets.
• Drive a results-oriented culture by defining clear goals, monitoring performance, and developing high-performing teams.
• Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet customer specifications.
• Build collaboration and teamwork through open communication and effective leadership.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and product quality systems.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned by Operations leadership.

Benefits

• Excellent pay with annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options.
• 401k retirement plan with dollar‑for-dollar company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement.
• A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees