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Plant Manager

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation
United States, Pennsylvania, Hazleton
Feb 02, 2026
Silgan Closures seeks a qualified internal candidate to serve as Plant Manager at our Hazelton, PA facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role provides direct leadership to department heads, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Materials, HR, and Finance. As the Plant Manager in Hazelton, you will direct and coordinate all manufacturing, financial, and operational functions to achieve plant goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people (SQDCP). The Plant Manager is responsible for setting direction, building capability, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Hazleton produces a wide range of plastic, injection-molded closures that support many of our core customers across the dairy, beverage, juice, sauce, and household product industries. The plant produces multiple closure sizes and styles, including continuous-thread and tamper-evident options, with both lined and linerless designs that help ensure product freshness, safety, and optimal performance. At Silgan, we believe the best talent is already here. Internal employees will have 10 business days to apply and be considered before external candidates are reviewed. This internal-first posting demonstrates Silgan's commitment to recognizing and advancing the talent within our organization. What You Will Do as a Plant Manager Manage plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and human resources to ensure goals are met for safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and cost control. Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with Silgan's safety policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to position the plant as a cost-effective, high-performing producer. Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs to achieve financial and operational targets. Drive a results-oriented management culture by defining accountabilities, monitoring performance, and developing high-performing teams. Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet or exceed customer requirements. Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork through open communication and participative leadership. Support food safety and product safety systems within the plant. Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by Operations leadership. What You Bring An associate's degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong business acumen and ability to manage P&L performance. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Experience with union contract administration and labor relations. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable results. How To Apply If you're interested in this Plant Manager opportunity, please apply through Workday One Login within 10 business days of this posting. During this period, internal employees will receive priority consideration before external candidates are reviewed, reflecting Silgan's practice to promote from within. We encourage qualified internal employees to explore this opportunity and continue building their career with Silgan. Take the next step, 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.