Human Resources Leader

O-i Glass; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 84,700 - 105,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health & dental

Well-being program

Wellness incentive

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

O-I Glass is building a new state-of-the-art plant in Bowling Green, KY, and seeks a People & Culture Leader to shape our people strategy, learning programs and employee experience.

You will partner with a diverse leadership team to drive safety, engagement and organizational development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, delivering transformational change and a strong culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in People & Culture (HR).
• Experience in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and transformational leadership.
• Experience leading strategic projects, business expansion and innovation.
• Ability to collaborate across global and local organizations.
• Commitment to coaching, developing and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People & Culture function for O‑I’s new facility enabled by MAGMA technology.
• Develop and implement talent lifecycle strategies and employee experience initiatives.
• Collaborate with diverse leadership to foster safety, teamwork and innovation.
• Drive learning and development through ongoing programs and trainings.
• Measure training effectiveness and continuously improve programs based on feedback.
• Champion a transformational and inclusive culture and strengthen team & community ties.

Skills

Strong communication

People & Culture

Coaching & mentoring

Manufacturing experience

Safety culture

Strategic projects

Global/local coordination

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Job Description

Are you ready to make history and shape the future of the glass industry? We’re excited to announce the construction of our new, state‑of‑the‑art plant in Bowling Green, KY – the first purpose‑built facility featuring our groundbreaking MAGMA technology. We're not just revolutionizing the way glass bottles are made; we're creating a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative work culture that will drive innovation across the industry.

About the Position

This is not a normal HR position; it will be a unique opportunity to transform and build our future. As our People & Culture Leader, you will be at the forefront of a transformation that will redefine our company and the glass industry. This pivotal role will focus on driving our people strategy, fostering innovation, and spearheading learning and development initiatives. Beyond day‑to‑day HR activities, you'll have a strategic impact, guiding engagement, succession planning, and the onboarding experience. You will play a pivotal role in creating a robust pipeline of talent and furthering the culture of our new Bowling Green team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People & Culture function for O‑I’s newest glass container facility enabled by MAGMA technology.
• Develop and implement strategies for talent lifecycle, and overall employee experience and wellbeing.
• Work closely with a diverse and collaborative leadership team to foster an engaging culture that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and innovation.
• Drive the development of teammates through continuous learning experiences and co‑developed training plans.
• Measure the effectiveness of learning programs and collaborate to continuously improve them based on feedback and evolving business and employee needs.
• Champion a transformational and inclusive culture through collaboration, challenging the status quo and creating innovative solutions that deliver an engaged and high‑performing team.
• Develop and promote initiatives that strengthen team & community ties.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to proactively envision and create transformational solutions.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in People & Culture (HR).
• A strong drive for personal growth and a commitment to coaching, developing and mentoring others.
• Experience in a fast‑paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• A deep understanding of creating a culture of safety, wellbeing, and trust.
• Experience with leading and collaborating on strategic projects, business expansion, and innovation.
• The ability to integrate and connect across the global and local organization.
• Excellent teamwork skills and a collaborative spirit.

Location & Travel

This position is based onsite in Bowling Green, KY, with an expected travel requirement of up to 10%, including visits to other O‑I plants and offices which may require international travel.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a diverse and collaborative leadership team dedicated to innovation in culture.
• Shape the future of the glass industry with our revolutionary MAGMA technology.
• Drive transformational change in a brand new, state‑of‑the‑art facility.
• Work with passionate teammates who believe in our mission and values.

Benefits

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $84,700 and $105,880 USD, and 15% of annual bonus per performance. 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
• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage
• Perform Well‑Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan
• Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Weekly Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans
• 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine. If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.