Cold End Engineering Manager

O-I; Alloa; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contributions up to 11

Life insurance - 4 x base salary

Private medical insurance - Family / I

Performance Bonus - 8% of base salary

Company Sick pay benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

O-I is seeking a Cold End Engineering Manager to drive operational excellence at management level. You will oversee all Cold End engineering services to enable automated quality inspection and packaging facilities, while leading safety, training and performance improvements.

You will manage equipment, workshops and stores, coordinate job changes, and ensure engineering support aligns with production targets. Strong leadership, communication and a passion for continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising or leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and people-leadership skills.
• Ideally background in packaging or manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cold End inspection and palletisation equipment, bottle conveyors and return cullet systems.
• Execute job changes as required to maintain production flow.
• Manage Cold End engineering workshops and related stores.
• Ensure provision of equipment or services to users to meet objectives.
• Organise and manage departments, including onboarding and ongoing training.
• Review subordinates' performance to ensure targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication skills

Job description

Company Description

We are reimagining the glassmaking process, we are not afraid to push boundaries as we transform an industry that has manufactured glass in nearly the same way for over 100 years. We threw away the play book and went about designing and implementing new technology, innovating processes and bringing new benefits to our customers. This is just the beginning as we expand our offering and implement future technologies across our operations.

Company Description

We are reimagining the glassmaking process, we are not afraid to push boundaries as we transform an industry that has manufactured glass in nearly the same way for over 100 years. We threw away the play book and went about designing and implementing new technology, innovating processes and bringing new benefits to our customers. This is just the beginning as we expand our offering and implement future technologies across our operations. With nearly 19,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 64 plants in 18 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging.

Job Description

The Cold End Engineering Manager drives operational excellence at management level. You will manage all aspects of engineering services in the cold end departments to enable the plant to achieve automated quality inspection and packaging facilities. You also will be responsible for:

Process Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Cold End inspection and palletisation equipment, bottle conveyor systems and return cullet systems within the Cold End.
• Execution of job changes.
• Responsible for all cold end engineering workshops & store items associated with the workshops.
• Responsible for the provision of the Cold End equipment or service required by all users to enable them to achieve their objectives.

Management Responsibilities

• Organisation & management of Departments including onboarding and continual training.
• Review performance of subordinates to ensure they are achieving targets / goals.

A successful Cold End Engineering Manager is someone who understands that engaging with our talented engineers is key to their success. You care for our people, for their safety and their wellbeing. You drive behavioural changes one conversation at a time, reinforced through positive recognition. They know the importance of urgency in the manufacturing process and appreciate that achieving operational targets and efficiencies goes beyond meeting business objectives and is our responsibility in creating a sustainable future and preserving natural resources. They know the benefits that adherence to procedures and attention to detail brings in achieving Quality and that consistency in this area builds trust with our customers.

Qualifications

Ideally you can demonstrate success in your previous experience in supervision or leadership positions within a target driven, fast paced environment, ideally from the packaging industry. You also need to focus on communication skills and ability to lead and motivate the team.

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

• Company pension contributions up to 11%
• Life insurance - 4 x base salary
• Private medical insurance - Family / Individual
• Performance Bonus - 8% of base salary
• Attractive Company Sick pay benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme - offering benefits to employees, dependants and partners

Next Steps

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.