Production supervisor - (11782) - united states, athens

silgan closures is a renowned supplier of value-added closure systems for food and beverage products in north and south america.  as the leading supplier of an extensive range of plastic, metal, and composite vacuum holding closures, we can design an easy-to-open, easy-to-reseal and tamper-evident closure with a perfect fit for your container.   silgan's foundation of quality, commitment and integrity has enabled us to build long term strategic relationships with the foremost consumer packaged food companies in the world.

to sustain our success, silgan closures aims to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to providing packaging solutions that quality-conscious customers worldwide have come to rely upon.

as a production supervisor, you will supervise a cross-functional team in the production of closures, utilizing injection and compression plastic molding technology, assuring product quality, food safety, safety compliance and awareness, and teamwork.  you will be expected to meet or exceed safety requirements, quality standards, production, efficiency, cost savings, product safety, scrap control, and administrative functions.

job requirements

minimum requirements:

education:   high school diploma.

experience:  minimum three (3) years related experience.

skills:  strong computer skills. excellent oral and written communication skills.  well-rounded background, exposed to various cultures and manufacturing positions.  must have proven planning and organization skills.

preferred requirements:

bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.  management experience in various areas of shipping, warehousing, product production, and quality control.  ability to lead and motivate.  knowledge of state, federal, osha and epa laws.

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.

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