Plant Superintendent

Plant Superintendent Manufacturing Operations | Napoleon, OH

Grow your operations management career with Silgan Containers, North America's leading producer of metal food packaging. We are hiring a Plant Superintendent at our Napoleon, OH facility to supervise plantlevel manufacturing operations, safety, quality, labor performance, and employee relations in a union manufacturing environment.

In this senior manufacturing role, the Plant Superintendent oversees daytoday plant operations, production efficiency, labor utilization, and safety performance while partnering closely with the Plant Manager and plant management team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Wellness and employee assistance programs

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid vacation and paid holidays

• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

• Longterm career advancement within a growing manufacturing organization

What You Will Do

• Oversee plant production, quality, safety, labor utilization, and material usage

• Review product quality inspection reports and take corrective action to maintain quality standards

• Analyze written and verbal production reports to improve efficiency and performance

• Lead plant safety programs, policies, and procedures

• Enforce safety, housekeeping, and operational standards

• Maintain positive union and management relations through consistent administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Develop indepth working knowledge of union contracts and labor agreements

• Provide direction to 5-10 direct reports

• Promote clear and effective communication across all levels of plant personnel

• Assist the Plant Manager with operating budgets and capital expenditure planning

• Evaluate manufacturing operations and initiate improvements when gaps are identified

• Review labor and material usage data to drive continuous improvement

• Manage recruitment, training, development, and retention efforts

• Conduct routine performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback

• Oversee inbound and outbound product flow to ensure smooth plant operations

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Plant Manager

What We Need You to Have

• Associate's degree

• Manufacturing management experience in a plant or production environment

• Strong understanding of safety programs, quality systems, and production operations

• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment with collective bargaining exposure

• Knowledge of SPC and basic quality management tools and systems

• Strong organizational, planning, and problemsolving skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with hourly employees, supervisors, and management

• Selfdirected style with a teamfocused mindset

• Understanding of can manufacturing components and equipment

• Willingness to grow within the organization, including potential relocation

Who We Are

Silgan Containers is North America's leading producer of metal food packaging for the world's most trusted brands. We are committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and developing strong leaders across our manufacturing network.

We invest in modern manufacturing processes, recycled materials, renewable energy, and the people who power our operations, building a culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and longterm growth.

Ready to Apply?

Bring your manufacturing management expertise to a Silgan Containers plant in Napoleon, OH, where your impact is visible every day.

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.