North America Quality, Food Safety & Compliance Leader

O-I; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time and holidays

Medical, dental, vision care

401(k) with employer contributions

Life and AD&D Insurance

Well-being program

Job summary

O-I (Owens-Illinois) is seeking a leader to drive Compliance, Quality Systems, and Food Safety across North America. You will partner with manufacturing, quality, product safety, commercial, and supply chain teams to strengthen standards and performance.

The role requires strong audit leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement. Travel across North America is expected, with a focus on building capabilities and risk-based improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience leading food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems.
• Strong audit experience across customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve North America Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance Management Systems.
• Serve as subject matter expert for food safety, product safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal, customer, third-party, and regulatory audits with corrective actions.
• Monitor regulations and ensure timely implementation across manufacturing operations.
• Oversee quality system documentation, certifications, and regulatory reporting.
• Assess risks and drive proactive solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Provide leadership and training to strengthen compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead and mentor the Project Engineer Development Program.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audit leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional influence

Food safety

Regulatory audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

O-I (Owens-Illinois) is seeking a leader to drive Compliance, Quality Systems, and Food Safety across North America. You will partner with manufacturing, quality, product safety, commercial, and supply chain teams to strengthen standards and performance.

The role requires strong audit leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement. Travel across North America is expected, with a focus on building capabilities and risk-based improvements.