Plant Manager

Silgan Plastics • Hazleton, PA

23h

About The Position

Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for our Hazleton, PA, manufacturing facility. In this leadership role, you will oversee Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Materials, Human Resources, and Finance. You will guide daily operations, support department leaders, and ensure the plant meets goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce performance. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Silgan offers competitive compensation, stability, and opportunities for professional growth.
• As Plant Manager, you will have the ability to influence operational performance, support key customer segments, and lead a facility that plays an important role in our manufacturing network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree