Line Leader

Responsible for managing the total operation of the line (defined as total production line) on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis through the continuous shift operation to maximize production performance within established safety quality and cost parameters. A particular emphasis of the role is to facilitate a team culture across all functional and cross functional disciplines for the specific line. Through both formal and informal continuous improvement opportunities implement and refine improvement ideas to maximize the performance of the line.

Responsibilities: 

• Aligns resources in the plants personnel (operators mechanics etc) to focus on all areas of the process center; i.e. quality assurance furnace machine repair mold shop general maintenance cold end and job change coordinator.
• Reinforces positive team efforts and embraces Continuous Improvement concepts to ensure workers understand that their work activities are part of a whole and have an impact on the operation and common goals.
• Motivates the generation of ideas and initiates by discussing them on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Defines initiatives and operations goals with input from other plant personnel to improve overall performance.
• Develops technical specialized skills and knowledge as well as team work continuous improvement and discipline strengths.
• Develops multidisciplinary knowledge and skills and awareness of customer oriented common goals and achievements.
• Make sure local and contractual agreements are followed.
• Responsible for all audit compliance for Quality Safety GMP Procedures Swabbing and Forming.
• Ensure correct use of safety equipment and that company safety policies are followed.
• Works with shift foremen to have consistency on all shifts.
• Assists in developing personnel.
• Defines shop expectations.
• Lead workshops resulting in tangible key performance indicator improvements.
• Deploy the appropriate People / Safety / Quality / Cost / Delivery / Productivity metrics and management routines at all levels of the organization.
• Act as a change agent (leader) to instill a Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement culture on site and in related areas of the company.
• Ensure through audits that tools are appropriately and effectively used.
• Ensure lean principles are appropriately taken into consideration at all stages of the process improvement project.
• Serve as a business change agent leading process improvement initiatives process redesign activities/projects which will enable the organization to reach the next level of world class operations by implementing continuous improvement-lean manufacturing practices throughout the plant.

Qualifications :

• Minimum requirement of High School Degree or equivalent. Prefer Bachelors Degree in Production or Operations Management Business or other related disciplines
• Minimum requirement of 1 year experience supervising/leading people and processes in a manufacturing environment preferably Glass production.
• Project Management and/or Lean Certification desired.
• Significant understanding of Flow Manufacturing concepts that use Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events.
• Computer literate w/ proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
• Adequate knowledge of informational systems & ability to analyze data (i.e. PIC MCS MCSII VSPC SAP WorkBrain etc.).
• Strategic thinker with clear vision and direction of change management - Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication - Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills - Proven ability to coach mentor and energize team members.

Additional Information :

Additional Information: 

Salary range: $79310-$84000.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package here are some strengths:

Paid leave and public holidays
Medical dental prescription drugs and eye care
Tax deferred accounts
Wellness program including the possibility of receiving contributions from the employer
Life Insurance and accidental death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Disability insurance
Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
Financial advisors to assist you in planning retirement and financial well-being
Employee assistance Program (EAP)
All your information will be treated confidentially in accordance with OEF guidelines.

O-I is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without distinction as to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected category.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time