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.
As a Line Leader you will be responsible for managing the total operation of the line (defined as total production line) on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis through the continuous shift operation to maximize production performance within established safety, quality and cost parameters. A particular emphasis of the role is to facilitate a team culture across all functional and cross functional disciplines for the specific line.
The Line Leader will:
- Serve as a customer liaison and ensure customer quality requirements are met
- Analyze production data and identify opportunities for increased productivity and quality
- Drive to key performance goals for production lines
- Work with various departments on short term and long term projects
The Line Leader should have:
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, energize, and engage hourly and salary team members
- A desire to be on the production floor
- Strong desire and drive to learn new systems and processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Significant understanding of Flow Manufacturing concepts that use Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events.
- Proficient with MS Office, including experience using Excel for data analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
- At least 5 years of experience supervising/leading people and processes in a manufacturing production environment
- Previous experience in the glass container industry is preferred
- Availability to support 24/7 operations
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate teams
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of quality control processes and safety regulations in manufacturing
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel for data analysis
- Experience with production planning and scheduling software is a plus
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience supervising/leading people and processes in a manufacturing production environment
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, energize, and engage hourly and salary team members
- Availability to support 24/7 operations
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate teams
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (Flow Manufacturing, Kaizen)
- Knowledge of quality control processes and safety regulations in manufacturing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel for data analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
- Previous experience in the glass container industry
- Experience with production planning and scheduling software
- Desire to be on the production floor and willingness to learn new systems and processes
What We Do
O-I Glass, Inc. is a global manufacturer of glass containers, producing bottles and jars for food, beverage, alcoholic drinks, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, the company operates dozens of manufacturing plants worldwide and emphasizes sustainable, infinitely recyclable glass packaging. Founded in 1903, O-I partners with major brands to design innovative, brand-building glass packaging and advance circularity through recycling initiatives.
