Plant Manager

Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

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. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

Why do you want to apply?  If you are looking for a small-town environment without the hustle and bustle of the big city, this is the place for you.  Our Muskogee plant is conveniently located within an hours’ drive of many lakes that offer a multitude of options for the outdoor enthusiast. 

Job Description

The Plant Manager is accountable for strategic operational oversight of a continuous manufacturing operation, including ensuring safety and quality standards, optimizing efficiency, cost management and leading a team of employees to meet the plant and organizational goals.

The Plant Manager Will:

• Lead and foster a plant safety culture through the operation, meeting all company and statutory requirements using the assigned processes and leader standard work for safety
• Lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are met or exceeded
• Promote a culture of accountability and teamwork within the plant
• Develop capabilities of direct reports through mentoring, training, and coaching
• Work with plant leadership to develop and implement succession planning and talent management program 
• Responsible for the implementation of O-I's quality system by adhering to all quality standards
• Work with plant leadership to maintain productive employee relations.  Promotes and supports team building and employee empowerment 
• Establish a culture of operational excellence.  Works with appropriate plant leadership team to develop a plan for process improvement in the plant, including technological improvements, training to improve employee skills, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, quality, finance, HR, etc. to identify opportunity for enhancing product quality, reducing costs, and improving overall plant efficiency with goal of improving productivity and margin
• Responsible for leading and managing the hourly workforce in alignment with the terms of the multi-site Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).  This includes full compliance with all contractual obligations, labor laws, and company policies.  Fosters a collaborative relationship with the union leadership, proactively addressing concerns and promoting open communication.  Through partnership with the Union, drives employee engagement, supports a positive work environment, and champions initiatives that enhance workforce morale, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Ensures compliance with Company policies, OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies 

The Plant Manager Should Have:

• Effective cost management of all controllable cost elements, ensuring this is achieved at the right level of the organization, at the department level to ensure ownership and accountability for cost 
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers 
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, both external and internal to O-I
• Excellent change management and people skills 
• Strong communication and presentation skills 
• Ability to manage changing priorities 

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree
• Must have previous experience leading people and processes in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the glass industry 
• Technical background in manufacturing and plant processes
• Previous experience with P&L responsibility with success achieving KPIs and performance targets
• Strong negotiation skills and union background with ability to lead by influence
• Strong Financial Acumen and business understanding

Additional Information

What We Offer At O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $170,000 and includes a possible 25% short-term incentive bonus and 10% long-term incentive yearly 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:

• Relocation packages available  
• 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 committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. 

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.