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Production Management Trainee

Silgan Containers Mfg Corporation

MENOMONIE, WIFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
MENOMONIE, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Silgan Containers is hiring a Production Management Trainee at its Menomonie plant for a full-time manufacturing leadership program. The 8-to-10-month program combines technical training and hands-on experience to prepare trainees for future operations management and production supervisor positions. Trainees learn plant operations, production processes, team leadership, and efficiency improvement while working alongside supervisors and upper management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manufacturing Machinery OperationSupervisionTechnical AptitudeMechanical AptitudeProblem-SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationMultitaskingJudgment

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAssociate or Bachelor's Degree2+ Years Manufacturing Machinery Experience1+ Year Supervisory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Production Management Trainee Manufacturing Leadership Program Silgan Containers is hiring a Production Management Trainee at our Menomonie, WI plant. This full time manufacturing program role is designed to prepare you for future operations management and production supervisor positions within our organization. As a Production Management Trainee, you will learn how to lead teams, manage production lines, and optimize efficiency in a fast paced manufacturing environment. This structured program combines technical training with hands on experience to help you build a long-term career in manufacturing management. What we offer you: Competitive salary and advancement opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with additional wellness benefits 401 k with company match and paid time off, including holidays Add-on benefits such as pet insurance, telemedicine, and specialty health programs Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development What you will do: During the 8 to 10 month ProductionManagement Development Program, you will: Learn how to manage daily plant operations alongside supervisors and upper management Apply principles of statistical process control and use quality tools such as flow charts and control charts Assist with staff development and training initiatives Monitor and enforce safety procedures, while identifying areas for workplace improvements Gain experience in labor relations, including contract administration in union facilities Manage equipment, materials, production throughput, and team performance Prepare reports and collaborate with plant management to understand manufacturing processes and equipment We need you to have: High school diploma or GED, associate or bachelor's degree preferred 2 or more years of experience using manufacturing machinery and tools 1 or more years of supervisory experience preferred Strong technical and mechanical aptitude Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to organize, multitask, and make sound judgments in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated with proven ability to supervise a team Who we are: The largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings, a top U.S. manufacturer of sustainable metal food containers A company committed to sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint, and providing recyclable packaging solutions An industry leader that values safety, innovation, and long-term career growth Apply online today to join Silgan Containers as a... For full info follow application link. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace. EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A298AB4FB10B40BA

How this job compares

Set against the 1,895 open Production Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Wisconsin median$70–86K/yr32 salary ranges
  • US median$26–30/hr165 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 144 open Production Supervisor jobs in Wisconsin and 1,895 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Production Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,299 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 905 of the 1,895 open Production Supervisor jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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