Production Supervisor

Stability.  Innovation.  Industry Leader - We are Silgan.

We are proud to be an essential part of the world’s food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do!  Now hiring for a Shift Supervisor at Silgan Closures New Castle, PA manufacturing facility. – Apply now!

What we offer you:

• 12-hour workday from 4pm – 4am or 4am – 4pm, rotating days worked weekly.
• Opportunity for advancement, we promote from within
• 12 paid holidays and personal leave
• 2 weeks of vacation, pro-rated for year of hire
• Great safely culture
• Annual performance-based merit increases
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, wellness programs, educational assistance, training, and more!

What you’ll do:

• Assume complete responsibility for the shift and its operation
• Understand and positively impact key plant control factors of safety, quality, standard operating procedures, employee relations, training and continuous improvement
• Must have effective communication skills that enable the ability to direct/assign work assignments and cultivate a positive work environment
• Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement/lean objectives. Must have the ability to operate in a lean manufacturing environment utilizing 5S and other continuous improvement tools
• Understand, monitor and maintain product quality levels. 
• Assist in the maintenance of SQF Quality Systems and problem-solving efforts on high impact quality issues
• Develop and mentor employees. Understand, use and train employees on SOP’s. Oversee all new employee training
• Review production sheets and verify that production floor is set up to handle the requirements of the shift
• Responsible for the scheduling of all production employees on the shift and coordinating all requests for vacation and other time off.
• Perform routine inspections, tests and evaluations of finished product
• Monitor the performance of and effectively troubleshoot issues with in-line vision inspection equipment
• Perform facility safety audits to insure adherence to all safety standards, including behavior based and hazard audits
• Ensures the effective maintenance of the SQF System
• Perform facility quality audits to insure adherence to all quality standards, including GMP’s, housekeeping, and record keeping

You’ll love it here if you:

• Like to maintain a safe work environment
• Like to lead, direct and motivate your team
• Like to lead, motivate, and promote teamwork

What you’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or 2 years of related experience while managing others; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge and experience with SQF 2000 System is preferred. Training will be provided as needed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write information and respond to questions from employees, customers, members of management, peers, and the general public. Ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity, spreadsheet, graphics, Microsoft Office products.
• Must possess interpersonal skills, attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects, delegating tasks/assignments as needed.

Who we are:

• Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia
• A leading supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products
• A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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.

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