Production Shift Supervisor (Glass Manufacturing exp. desired)

Company Description

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? For 50 years, the Winston-Salem plant has been an established and well-respected employer in the community.  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.  Winston-Salem, NC is a great area that has the feel of a small town combined with all the amenities of a big city. 

Job Description

The Production Shift Supervisor 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 Production Shift Supervisor 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 Production Shift Supervisor 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.

Qualifications

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A ROTATING SCHEDULE
• High School Degree or equivalent (minimum)
• 1 year experience supervising/leading people and processes in a Manufacturing environment
• Understanding of Flow Manufacturing concepts that use Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events.

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $80,000 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
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Weekly disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement saving plans 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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com.