About this role
Job Description
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Come build your career in an essential industry with lasting demand. At Silgan, we manufacture the food packaging that consumers rely on every day, providing long-term opportunities for growth!
Silgan Containers is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to help lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Sacramento, CA facility. This is a hands-on plant leadership role focused on safety, quality, production efficiency, continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.
The compensation for this CA-based position is competitive and based on experience, education, and skills, typically ranging from $88,000 - $115,000 per year. You will spend significant time on the production floor, build an in-depth understanding of our manufacturing processes and equipment, and partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive results in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Why Silgan
At Silgan, we invest in our employees with competitive benefits and opportunities for long-term career growth. Here’s what you can expect:
Excellent pay with annual merit increases
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options
401k retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
A culture that values safety, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
Opportunity to work alongside America's most respected brands and food manufacturers
What you will do
Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives while helping maintain plant quality standards
Review quality inspections and production performance, investigate issues, and take action to maintain established standards and efficiencies
Develop an in-depth understanding of can and end components, manufacturing equipment, and production processes
Lead and support plant safety programs while reinforcing safety, housekeeping, and company standards across operations
Assist with the training and development of supervisors, management trainees, and hourly employees and support performance feedback and evaluations
Support effective resource management, including labor records and inventory or purchasing responsibilities as assigned
Oversee warehouse activities to help maintain smooth and consistent inbound and outbound product flow
Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and help identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
We need you to have
Associate’s degree required or relevant experience
Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), basic quality management tools, and quality software
Ability to develop a strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, can components, and production processes
Self-directed approach with strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and promote a team-oriented environment
Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to both small and large groups
Flexibility to maintain an in-plant presence as needed within a 24/7 manufacturing operation