Glass Manufacturing Shift Supervisor (Hot End)

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. 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 provide high-quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

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 multicultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunities 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.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality and productivity by monitoring and performing mechanical, visual, and informational system checks.
• Reviews shift operations and makes recommendations to improve plant operations to meet service, quality, safety, and productivity goals.
• Ensures all team members are adequately trained and knowledgeable of department procedures.
• Monitors control charts and reviews process shifts with key personnel.
• Delegates assignments and monitors responsibilities of work groups to ensure throughput, quality, and safety of shift operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all customer requirements and plant emergency procedures.
• Communicates effectively, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as needed.
• Handles administrative duties, including time records, production reports, general correspondence, absentee and vacation schedules, safety investigations, and disciplinary records.

Requirements

• Must be able to work a rotating schedule.
• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• College education in a related major preferred.
• Experience supervising/leading people and processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Previous experience working in a union environment highly preferred.
• Glass manufacturing experience required.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $105,000, with an 8% monthly shift differential bonus and a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Well-being program with opportunity to earn employer contributions.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Access to financial advisors for retirement planning and financial wellness.
• Employee Assistance Program.