Manufacturing Project Manager

Company: Silgan Containers LLC
Location: Brookfield
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

What We Offer You:

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Join a dynamic engineering team responsible for managing large-scale, complex capital engineering projects across multiple Silgan plants.
Excellent base salary with annual performance-based pay increases.
Robust benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and both short- and long-term disability.
Access to specialized health programs such as diabetes and hypertension management, as well as optional pet insurance.
401k plan with a 6 percent employer match.
15 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays, which you are encouraged to take.
Ongoing professional development through tuition assistance.
Stability in a growing, environmentally conscious company that prioritizes sustainability through renewable energy initiatives and waste reduction.
Flexible travel approximately 50 to 70 percent where you control your schedule, primarily during the week, with options to fly or drive.
Hands-on experience working alongside experts in the field, learning the art of canmaking over 6 to 9 months at lower-activity plants, before managing larger-scale engineering projects.

What You Will Do:

Manage major capital projects from inception to completion, overseeing project lifecycle management, execution, and resource coordination.
Lead the development of project plans, create budgets, manage timelines, and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Estimate project costs, manage financials including preparing purchase orders and processing invoices, and track project budgets.
Organize and oversee complex system installations in multiple facilities, ensuring on-time and under-budget delivery.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical plans, and system diagrams to ensure project specifications are met.
Lead project meetings, providing regular updates on progress, milestones, and risks, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.
Gain hands-on experience with smaller-scale projects, working with plant champions while developing your skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.

What You Need to Bring:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field, or 5 or more years of experience managing large-scale engineering projects.
Experience in project management, including proficiency with Gantt charts, budgeting, vendor coordination, and large system installations such as HVAC and manufacturing systems.
Proven ability to read and interpret technical plans, manage project timelines, and maintain budget oversight.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
Previous experience with multi-site engineering projects and the ability to coordinate complex processes across multiple disciplines.
Flexibility and willingness to travel 50 to 70 percent, with the ability to manage your own travel schedule.
Passion for learning and mastering the art of canmaking, while contributing to innovative projects in a growing company.

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Who We Are:

Silgan Containers is the largest producer of metal food packaging in North America, leading the industry with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. As part of our team, you'll manage capital engineering projects that impact America's most respected brands while helping to reduce our carbon footprint.

Apply today.

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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