Glass Manufacturing Shift Supervisor (Hot End)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The  Glass Manufacturing Shift Supervisor (Hot End) will supervise hourly employees in the continuous operation of the plant's production activities.  In addition, they will assist in maintaining focus on overall plant goals, safety, continuous process improvements, good labor relations climate, and outstanding quality and production efficiencies.

The Glass Manufacturing Shift Supervisor (Hot End) will:

• Ensures quality and productivity by monitoring and performing mechanical, visual, and informational system checks.
• Reviews shift operation and make recommendations regarding how plant operations can further improve to meet service, quality, safety and productivity goals.
• Ensures that all people in work group are adequately trained and are knowledgeable of department procedures.
• Monitors control charts and reviews process shifts with key personnel.

The Glass Manufacturing Shift Supervisor (Hot End) should have:

• The ability to delegates assignments and monitors responsibilities of work groups that effect the throughput, quality and safety of shift operation.
• Knowledge and understanding of all customer requirements and understanding of plant emergency procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to coach, counsel and discipline employees.
• Experience with administrative duties involving time records, production reports, general correspondence, absentee and vacation schedules, safety investigations, and disciplinary  records.

Qualifications

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A ROTATING SCHEDULE  
• High School Degree or equivalent (minimum)
• College education in related major preferred
• Experience supervising/leading people and processes in a Manufacturing environment
• Computer literate w/ proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Previous experience working in a Union environment highly preferred
• Glass manufacturing experience required

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $105,000with a Shift Differential Bonus of 8% monthly 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. 

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