Production Shift Supervisor

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.

O-I in Ringgold offers very competitive wages and a great benefits package! The plant is located an hour south from Greensboro, NC international airport and an hour north from Lynchburg, VA Liberty University. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Delegate assignments and monitor responsibilities of work groups that affect the throughput, quality, and safety of shift operation
• Ensure quality and productivity by monitoring and performing mechanical, visual, and informational system checks
• Review shift operation and make recommendations regarding how plant operations can further improve to meet service, quality, safety, and productivity goals
• Ensure that all people in the work group are adequately trained and are knowledgeable of department procedures
• Monitor control charts and review process shifts with key personnel

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Must have experience supervising/leading people and processes in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ideally a union facility
• Previous glass industry experience is highly preferred
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and lead hourly employees
• Understanding of Flow Manufacturing concepts that use Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events
• Must be computer literate, either through schooling or previous work experience
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule with weekend and holiday requirements

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of all customer requirements and plant emergency procedures
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, counsel, and discipline employees

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 $81,000 - $86,000 and includes a possible 12% short-term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.