Maintenance Supervisor - SilganContainers-Careers

Why you should join Silgan:

• Work in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility where your expertise 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 for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage, plus online medical appointments with our telemedicine program.

• Options to select additional 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 professional development.

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

• Be part of the Silgan legacy that makes us the market front-runner in consumer packaging.

What you’ll do:

• Team Management: Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians, electricians, machinists, millwrights, and machine operators. Provide training, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Safety and Efficiency: Ensure adherence to safety protocols and company policies. Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and maximize productivity.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Respond to 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.
• Teamwork and Process Improvement: Work in partnership with production and management team members to identify and address equipment issues and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of technological advancements and industry trends in maintenance practices.

What you need:

• Associate degree from a technical trade school or a High School diploma or GED and

• 5 years or more years of relevant maintenance experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance supervision within a high-speed manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and machine operating equipment and systems.

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

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

• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to recognize the layout and specifications of electrical systems.

• Identify components, wiring configurations, and connections as depicted in technical drawings.

• Translate complex technical information into actionable tasks for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Who we are:

• America's largest metal food packaging producer.

• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

• Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfills to foster environmental stewardship.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in our organization, apply today!

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading