Maintenance Supervisor

Why you should join Silgan:

• Work in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility where your expertise in manufacturing operations and production management will be valued and utilized to drive continuous improvement.

• Earn a fair base annual salary with yearly performance merit-based pay increases.

• Comprehensive benefit coverage includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, life insurance, and short and long-term disability, plus online medical appointments through our telemedicine program.

• Options to select additional benefit programs, like pet insurance, or participate in health programs for diabetes, hypertension management, and more.

• 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent employer match, dollar for dollar.

• 15 paid vacation days.

• 10 paid holidays.

• Tuition assistance and ongoing technical training for professional development in manufacturing processes.

• Stability in a growing, environmentally conscious, publicly traded company.

• Be part of the Silgan legacy that makes us “Best in Class” in consumer packaging and manufacturing.

What you’ll do:

• Team Coordination: Oversee and guide a team of mechanics, electricians, machinists, millwrights, and machine operators. Oversee training, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a culture of safety, production management, and teamwork.

• Safety and Efficiency: Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies. Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize production throughput and efficiency.

• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and optimize manufacturing operations.

• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Address breakdowns promptly, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions, and perform timely repairs to minimize production interruptions.

• Documentation and Reporting: Document standard work and best practices, maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, and prepare reports on maintenance performance, including downtime, repair costs, and equipment reliability.

• Process Improvement: Collaborate with production and operations management team members to identify and address equipment issues and explore opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

• Statistical Process Control: Apply SPC methods to monitor, control, and optimize production quality and efficiency.

• Stay Updated: Keep up with technological advancements and industry trends in manufacturing machinery and maintenance practices.

What you need:

• Associate degree from a technical trade school or a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of relevant maintenance experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance supervision within a high-speed manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and machine operating equipment.

• Ability to operate in a lean manufacturing environment using tools like 5S and other continuous improvement methods.

• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related programming software.

• Proficiency in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for maintenance tasks.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Who we are:

• America’s largest metal food packaging producer.

• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills