Line Leader
Owens-Illinois · On-site
Job Description
As a Line Leader you will be responsible for managing the total operation of the production line to maximize performance within established safety, quality, and cost parameters.
The Line Leader should have:
Proven ability to coach, mentor, energize, and engage hourly and salary team members
Strong desire and drive to learn new systems and processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with MS Office, including experience using Excel for data analysis 
Change management experience, with clear vision and ability to think strategically
The Line Leader will:
Serve as a customer liaison and ensure customer quality requirements are met
Analyze production data and identify opportunities for increased productivity and quality
Drive to key performance goals for production lines
Work with various departments on short term and long-term projects
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent is required
3-5 years experience supervising people and processes in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience in glass container manufacturing is highly preferred 
Significant understanding of Flow Manufacturing concepts that use Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events
Availability to support 24/7 operations
Additional Information
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range:   The expected salary range for this position is between  $90,000 - 15,000  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  
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 
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 stie may request reasonable accommodations by emailing  hr.recruiters@o-i.com . 
Company Description
To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.
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. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.
Why do you want to apply?   Our Lapel plant is a great location because you can experience the strong sense of community found in a small Midwestern town, while being less than an hour from Indianapolis and having access to everything that a major city has to offer.