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Operations Supervisor, Manufacturing

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Fort Dodge
3591 Maple Drive (Show on map)
Sep 26, 2025
What You Will Do as an Operations Supervisor
  • Manage daily manufacturing and production operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals
  • Develop a deep understanding of can components and manufacturing equipment.
  • Proficiency in SPC, basic quality management tools, and software
  • Oversee quality control and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure all safety programs and plant policies are followed
  • Mentor and motivate your workforce
  • Manage resources, labor records, and warehouse product flow
  • Collaborate across all levels of the plant to deliver results in a 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment
  • Grow into a future operation or manufacturing supervisory role at other Silgan locations nationwide
What You Bring
  • Associate's degree or higher
  • Supervisory experience in manufacturing, production, or plant operations
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to spend 40% or more of the time on the production floor and work flexible hours
  • Talent to make public presentations in small and large group settings
  • Desire to grow into larger operations or manufacturing management roles, including relocating to other plants across the country
Why Silgan At Silgan, we support our employees with stability and growth opportunities:
  • Competitive pay with annual merit increases
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement
  • Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement and career growth in manufacturing jobs
  • A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within
Take the Next Step Join Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, IA, as an Operations Supervisor and take the next step in your career. This role offers more than a job; it's a clear pathway to operations management and advancement in manufacturing jobs, production supervisor roles, and plant management careers. Apply today and grow with a company built on safety, stability, and long-term success.

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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