Line Leader

O-I; Lapel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability Insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

O-I is seeking a Line Leader at our Lapel, IN facility to manage the production line, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets are met. You will coach hourly and salary staff and drive productivity improvements.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, meeting KPIs, and collaborating across departments on projects. Strong communication and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of supervision in manufacturing.
• Experience in glass container manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of Flow Manufacturing and Kaizen events.
• Willingness to support 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage total operation of production line to maximize safety, quality and cost targets.
• Coach and engage hourly and salary staff.
• Analyze production data to identify productivity and quality opportunities.
• Drive key performance goals for production lines.
• Collaborate with multiple departments on short- and long-term projects.

Skills

Coaching

Data analysis

Excel

MS Office

Change management

Communication

Kaizen

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: USD 90000 - USD 115000 - yearly

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.

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 - $115,000and 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 Aff

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 [emailprotected] .

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