Plant Superintendent

Silgan Containers•Napoleon, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Plant Superintendent Manufacturing Operations | Napoleon, OH Grow your operations management career with Silgan Containers, North America’s leading producer of metal food packaging. We are hiring a Plant Superintendent at our Napoleon, OH facility to supervise plant‑level manufacturing operations, safety, quality, labor performance, and employee relations in a union manufacturing environment. In this senior manufacturing role, the Plant Superintendent oversees day‑to‑day plant operations, production efficiency, labor utilization, and safety performance while partnering closely with the Plant Manager and plant management team.

Requirements

Associate’s degree
Manufacturing management experience in a plant or production environment
Strong understanding of safety programs, quality systems, and production operations
Experience working in a union manufacturing environment with collective bargaining exposure
Knowledge of SPC and basic quality management tools and systems
Strong organizational, planning, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate with hourly employees, supervisors, and management
Self‑directed style with a team‑focused mindset
Understanding of can manufacturing components and equipment
Willingness to grow within the organization, including potential relocation

Responsibilities

Oversee plant production, quality, safety, labor utilization, and material usage
Review product quality inspection reports and take corrective action to maintain quality standards
Analyze written and verbal production reports to improve efficiency and performance
Lead plant safety programs, policies, and procedures
Enforce safety, housekeeping, and operational standards
Maintain positive union and management relations through consistent administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Develop in‑depth working knowledge of union contracts and labor agreements
Provide direction to 5–10 direct reports
Promote clear and effective communication across all levels of plant personnel
Assist the Plant Manager with operating budgets and capital expenditure planning
Evaluate manufacturing operations and initiate improvements when gaps are identified
Review labor and material usage data to drive continuous improvement
Manage recruitment, training, development, and retention efforts
Conduct routine performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback
Oversee inbound and outbound product flow to ensure smooth plant operations
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Plant Manager