Plant Line Leader

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? The Tracy Plant is one of O-I’s largest facilities. Providing a great team environment and offering plenty of opportunity for growth and advancement. The plant is located in Northern California, yet affords a moderate cost of living. As an added bonus, it is close to both beaches and mountains.

Job Description

As a Plant 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 and hold process improvement events as needed
• Work with various departments on short term and long term projects
• Lead in promoting a strong safety culture
• Manage the entire production line from the forehearth to the warehouse
  
  

The Line Leader Should Have

• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and energize 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, and SAP experience preferred
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree (Production, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline) preferred
• Experience in process improvement and continuous improvement
• Experience supervising people and processes in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
• Availability to support 24/7 operations
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $105,000 and $115,000 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
  
  

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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com.