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.
Job DescriptionMUST HAVE GLASS PLANT MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE for this position.
As a Unit Plant Manager for O-I you will manage the total operation of the production lines of an assigned furnace on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis through the line management system and continuous shift operation to maximize production performance within established safety, quality and cost parameters.
The Unit Plant Manager will:
- Drive the plant furnace to achieve the key performance goals (Safety, Quality, Total Best Cost, Productivity, and Flexibility)
- Promote a Manufacturing Excellence culture that and continuous improvement.
- Conducting production meetings and sponsor morning TPC meetings
- Leading and managing projects
- Successfully meet plant KPI’s
The Unit Plant Manager should have:
- Proven management and continuous improvement skills
- Ability to collaborate with team members and supports employee engagement
- Coaching & mentoring skills and the ability to handle personnel issues.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Adequate knowledge of informational systems & ability to analyze data
- Experience working in the Glass Manufacturing Industry
- Cold End Experience Preferred
- High School Degree or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Production or Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or other related disciplines.
- Experience supervising/leading people and processes in manufacturing
- Glass industry experience required
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $130,000 and includes a possible 15% short-term 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
- Group life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
- Weekly disability insurance
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave benefits
- Retirement saving plan 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].
Skills Required
- Glass plant manufacturing management experience
- Experience supervising or leading people and processes in manufacturing
- Experience working in the glass manufacturing industry
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven management and continuous improvement skills
- Ability to collaborate with team members and support employee engagement
- Coaching, mentoring, and personnel issue management skills
- Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
- Knowledge of information systems and ability to analyze data
- Bachelor's degree in production or operations management, engineering, business, or related discipline
- Cold end experience
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.
