Project Manager

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are SilganProject Manager - Manufacturing & Sustainable Packaging | Downers Grove, ILSilgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable metal and plastic packaging, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Corporate Office in Downers Grove, IL. This is a high-impact role supporting product launches, manufacturing trials, customer qualifications, and cross-functional engineering initiatives across our global network.What we offer you:Collaborative, stable and growth-focused work environmentCompetitive salary: $130,000 - $150,000, based on education and experienceComprehensive medical, dental and vision coverageCompany paid life insurance, AD&D and disability insuranceMultiple voluntary benefit options: critical illness, legal plans, identity protection, pet insurance & more401k with company matchPaid holidays and vacationTuition reimbursementMonthly employee activities such as holidays, outings, food trucks, giveaways, etc.Strong opportunities for advancement in a global organizationWhat you will do:As the Project Manager you will:Create, manage and communicate project timelines, milestones and deliverablesLead cross-functional project teams and hold stakeholders accountableServe as the primary customer interface, ensuring alignment and satisfactionCoordinate and support plant, material and tooling trials at customer and Silgan facilitiesPartner with Manufacturing, R&D, QA, Technical Serves and Commercialization teamsAnalyze plant capabilities and support operational readiness for new productsIdentify project risks, develop mitigation plans and resolve issues quicklyCompile, track and report project data and performance metricsLead capital projects from approval through deploymentEnsure projects meet customers, technical and operational requirementsWhat you'll need to have:Bachelor's degree in engineering or businessProject Management Certification (PMP) requiredMinimum of 5+ years of managing full-cycle projects in consumer productsAbility to travel 4-10 days per month with occasional weekendsExperience in plastic or metal packaging, strongly preferredBackground working directly with manufacturing operationsHands-on experience with plant, material and tooling qualification trialsProven success leading projects impacting production processes and plant performanceExperience with DFSS, DOE and statistical analysis toolsStrong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to translate customer needs into actionable project plansWho are we:Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and AsiaA supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for: food, beverage, healthcare, garden, home, personal care, and beauty productsWe are known for our stability, innovation, environmental responsibility and industry leadershipApply Today!Advance your career with a global leader in sustainable packaging.Join Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL as our next Project Manager and make a meaningful impact on product innovation, manufacturing excellence and customer success.Apply now and grow with Silgan!LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe 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.