Line Leader

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 the 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. 

As a Line Leader you will be responsible for managing the total operation of the production line to maximize performance within established safety, quality, and cost parameters.

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
• Strong desire and drive to learn new systems and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office, including experience using Excel for data analysis 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s degree (Production or Operations Management, Business, or related discipline) is preferred
• 3-5 years experience supervising people and processes in a manufacturing environment
• Previous glass industry experience is highly preferred
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma preferred
• Availability to support 24/7 operations

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $85,000 - $100,000 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  
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage 
• Pre-tax accounts 
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions 
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness 
• Employee Assistance Program 

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].