Batch & Furnace Manager

About O-I

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. 

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. 

Why do you want to apply?  Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community.  Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits.  It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment.  Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement.  Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

The Glass Manufacturing Batch & Furnace Manager is responsible for furnace and batch house operations, including environmental controls and maintenance.  Ensuring effective management of the departments labor, equipment, maintenance, and expense budgets.

The Glass Manufacturing Batch & Furnace Manager will:

• Work in partnership with the Production and Quality Managers to produce glass containers while continuously improving levels of quality and efficiency.
• Be accountable for supervising salary and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of plant's batch and furnace operation.
• Manage incoming raw materials and glass formulas.

The Glass Manufacturing Batch & Furnace Manager should have:

• Glass furnace operation and large scale glass melting operations experience
• Experience supervising employees, planning work schedules and directing assignments.
• The ability to plan and coordinate all preventive maintenance activities.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

• Glass Furnace Operations and large-scale glass melting operations experience is REQUIRED
• HS Diploma or GED is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science or related Engineering field preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.

What we offer at O-I: 

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $95,000 - $120,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• Vacation time and paid holidays 
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA 
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Weekly disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].