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Manager, Process & Set

Silgan Plastics

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Location
Ottawa, OH
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Forklift License

Job overview

The Manager, Process & Set oversees the set-up department at Silgan Plastics’ Ottawa facility, ensuring timely and accurate setups and supporting efficient production. The role manages process technicians and setup personnel, coordinates with plant and cross-functional teams on tooling and upcoming jobs, and addresses process issues. It also includes employee training, performance monitoring, inventory management, and occasional after-hours support and travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Blow Molding ToolingBlow Molding MethodsElectrical KnowledgeHydraulic SystemsPneumatic SystemsTask PrioritizationCommunicationTrainingMicrosoft OfficeBlow Molding TroubleshootingForklift OperationEnglish CommunicationFollowing InstructionsBlow Molding Setup

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDEnglish Proficiency3+ Years Blow Molding ExperienceForklift LicenseDependabilityGood Attendance RecordWilling to Work After HoursWilling to Travel

Full job description

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1-Responsible for promoting and executing safe work practices throughout the Ottawa facility. 2-Manage the set-up department, ensuring all set ups are completed timely and accurate. 3-Identify mold issues and correct them by communicating, recommending changes to mold maker to optimize process/changes on tooling size(s). 4-Work with plant PDE to approve engineering on new tooling /mold. 5-Maintain listing of daily changes and report to plant manager at month's end. 6-Manage process technicians and set-up personnel while working closely with shift supervisors, operators, and quality personnel to ensure the production floor is running smoothly and efficiently. 7-Work closely with PDE'S on new projects 8- Manage mold, head, barrel, and screw inventory. 9- Maintain set-up documentation for all jobs. 10- Training of new employees and operators 11-Work closely with customer service, scheduling, engineering, and manufacturing manager on upcoming jobs and ensuring all line components are here for the job. 12-Evaluate jobs that do not run to standard and work with appropriate personnel to bring them to standard. 13-Provide support to the plant during off hours as needed. 14-Monitor performance and attendance on direct reports and administer accordingly. AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable): EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. EXPERIENCE: Required: Good safety, attendance, and job performance record. 3-5 years in a blow molding facility, preferably working with shuttle equipment: - Working knowledge of blow molding tooling and components. - Ability to demonstrate high amount of quality and quantity of work. - Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use. - Extent, to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, and anticipates needs. - Extent, to which team member completes work assignments, meets schedules, and follows established policies and procedures. Builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone. Good safety, attendance and job performance record. Preferred: SKILLS: Required: - Excellent knowledge of Bekum, SIG or Sabmann blow molders. - Understanding blow molding methods and logic - Basic electrical knowledge - Proficient in hydraulic systems - Proficient in pneumatic systems - Ability to assess job tasks, and prioritize those tasks when conditions change. - Excellent communication skills - Ability to communicate and train effectively. - Proficient in Microsoft office - Ability to troubleshoot blow molding processing issues and effectively resolve them. - Forklift License Preferred: - Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions. - Qualified blow molding setup Special Requirements - Must be dependable. - Must have good attendance record. - Must be willing to work after hours when needed. - Must be willing to travel when needed. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) The above job description is meant to describe

How this job compares

Set against the 647 open Manufacturing Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$98–147K/yr21 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 54 open Manufacturing Manager jobs in Ohio and 647 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Manufacturing Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 532 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 271 of the 647 open Manufacturing Manager jobs (42%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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