Silgan Containers Corporation

Management Development Program

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Topnotch People Wanted.

With many metal food can manufacturing facilities creating billions of cans and ends annually, Silgan Containers offers a two-year training program for people with a superior aptitude for mechanics and the potential to manage complex manufacturing operations.

The two-year Production Management Development Program is aimed at mechanical engineers, machinists, tool and die makers and others with strong leadership, mechanical and engineering skills.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to serve as supervisors in Silgan Containers facilities and will be assigned to a manufacturing plant. Further advancement will depend on individual leadership, management ability and the capacity to assume greater responsibility.

Silgan is committed to the progression of its employees and has a history of career employees who continue to experience challenging and rewarding careers.

26-30 weeks in on-the-job training. Trainees work with experienced employees to learn to operate, maintain and adjust all can-making equipment.

22-26 weeks in special projects. During this flexibly scheduled period, trainees may work on projects assigned by the superintendent in charge or gather additional experience in a particular area.

One year as a student supervisor. Trainees report directly to plant managers and carry out assigned responsibilities. Trainees are not considered full-fledged supervisors until they are close to the end of the second year of training.

In addition, trainees are given a reading list of technical and general management books to round out their hands-on training. For information and to pre-qualify, please click here

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