Manufacturing Development Program – 2024

Company Description

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. 

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.

Job Description

About the Program:

As a participant in the Manufacturing Graduate Development Program, you will be led by subject matter experts giving you the opportunity to learn from the best in the glass business. The program is designed to provide development opportunities to grow future manufacturing leaders. You will be prepared for a successful and long-lasting career within our manufacturing areas through challenging opportunities while being supported by a structured learning environment. 

The ideal candidate will have earned a bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering, Operations, or Manufacturing Technology discipline with a graduation date of December 2023 to May 2024.

The program duration is typically 18 months; during which you will receive education, experience, and exposure to areas such as:

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Quality
• Batch & Furnace
• Cold End/Inspection
• Plant Engineering
• Product & Mold Design
• Job Change
• Forehearth & Forming

To be successful in this program, you should have:

• Natural curiosity and willingness to learn
• Desire to ultimately lead and develop a team of people
• High level of motivation and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt in fast-changing environment

Typical Program Timeline:

• Months 1-5 - Gain experience through exposure to various roles and operating procedures of the manufacturing facility. 
• Months 6-18 - You’ll work with our team to determine your specialty deep dive where you’ll receive in-depth training in your chosen area. 
• Program Conclusion - You will be prepared for a full-time assignment at one of our manufacturing plants in North America. This assignment will be determined based upon your education/experience, personal interest and the company needs. 

Qualifications

• The desired degrees for this program include - Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Ceramic and Glass Engineering, Maintenance and Industrial Technology, and Operations Management
• Ability to travel throughout North America during the program (financial assistance provided by O-I)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Targeted graduation date: December 2023 to May 2024

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The salary this position is $85,000 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 

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About O-I

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.

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.

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].

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