Job DescriptionThe
Plant Manager is accountable for strategic operational oversight of a continuous manufacturing operation, including ensuring safety and quality standards, optimizing efficiency, cost management and leading a team of employees to meet the plant and organizational goals.
The Plant Manager will:- Lead and foster a plant safety culture through the operation, meeting all company and statutory requirements using the assigned processes and leader standard work for safety
- Lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are met or exceeded
- Promote a culture of accountability and teamwork within the plant
- Develop capabilities of direct reports through mentoring, training, and coaching
- Work with plant leadership to develop and implement succession planning and talent management program
- Responsible for the implementation of O-I's quality system by adhering to all quality standards
- Work with plant leadership to maintain productive employee relations. Promotes and supports team building and employee empowerment
- Establish a culture of operational excellence. Works with appropriate plant leadership team to develop a plan for process improvement in the plant, including technological improvements, training to improve employee skills, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, quality, finance, HR, etc. to identify opportunity for enhancing product quality, reducing costs, and improving overall plant efficiency with goal of improving productivity and margin
- Responsible for leading and managing the hourly workforce in alignment with the terms of the multi-site Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This includes full compliance with all contractual obligations, labor laws, and company policies. Fosters a collaborative relationship with the union leadership, proactively addressing concerns and promoting open communication. Through partnership with the Union, drives employee engagement, supports a positive work environment, and champions initiatives that enhance workforce morale, productivity, and operational excellence.
- Ensures compliance with Company policies, OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies
The Plant Manager should have:- Effective cost management of all controllable cost elements, ensuring this is achieved at the right level of the organization, at the department level to ensure ownership and accountability for cost
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers
- Ability to interact with all levels of management, both external and internal to O-I
- Excellent change management and people skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage changing priorities
Qualifications- Bachelor Degree is required
- Must have previous experience leading people in a manufacturing environment
- Technical background in manufacturing and plant processes
- Previous experience with P&L responsibility with success achieving KPIs and performance targets
- Strong negotiation skills and union background with ability to lead by influence
- Strong Financial Acumen and business understanding
- Team Oriented Individual - must have excellent change management and people skills
Additional InformationWhat we offer at O-I:Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between
$140,000 and $170,000 and includes a possible
25% STI quarterly incentive bonus and
10% LTI yearly 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:- Relocation packages available
- 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
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