Production Supervisor

Silgan Plastics • Evansville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Closures is seeking a Production Supervisor to support daily operations at its Evansville, Indiana manufacturing facility. The position leads union employees and helps ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of metal closures. The role includes a six-month, hands-on Production Supervisor training program and is based in a union manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience as a production, manufacturing, shift, or operations supervisor.
• Ability to perform the essential duties proficiently.
• Employment is at will; job requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supervising employees in a union manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise union employees in a production manufacturing operation.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, food safety regulations, and quality management standards.
• Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs), statistical process control (SPC), lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.
• Manage production flow, equipment performance, and staffing to meet manufacturing targets.
• Track productivity, efficiency, waste reduction, and manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain labor agreement compliance while assigning work and managing attendance.
• Communicate across shifts with maintenance, quality, engineering, and manufacturing operations teams.
• Perform other job-related duties and follow job-related instructions requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Six-month Production Supervisor training program with hands-on development.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Promotion-from-within culture.
• Long-term employment with a stable Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer.
• Salary based on experience, education, and market conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED