Machine Repair Supervisor

About the role

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. The Machine Repair Supervisor is accountable for supervising hourly personnel in all phases of machine repair, maintenance, installation, and rebuilds.

Responsibilities

• Plan department work schedules and direct assignments of personnel and equipment
• Lead, coach, and develop Machine Repair mechanics, apprentices, and other assigned support personnel
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Mold Repair, Mold Control, and other plant teams to troubleshoot issues and improve machine performance
• Analyze operations and make recommendations relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment, department policies, and procedures
• Conduct inspections of forming equipment including feeder mechanisms, bottle machines, and various types of bottle handling equipment
• Review bottle quality and mold equipment operating data
• Oversee Machine Repair Apprentice program and support training, development, and succession planning within the department
• Travel to other plants in Americas North Region to assist with machine installs, conversion changes and machine audits

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient at reading blueprints
• Minimum of 1 year experience supervising people and leading processes in a manufacturing environment
• Must be available to respond to unscheduled breakdowns and critical production issues for continuous operations

Qualifications

• Prior machine repair experience
• A strong background in Preventative Maintenance
• Ability to recognize failure prior to failing to increase scheduled repairs and reduce downtime
• Ability to respond to unscheduled equipment breakdowns and critical production issues in a continuous manufacturing environment

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $120,000 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.