Production Shift Supervisor

O-I; Lapel (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time and paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pre-tax accounts

Well-being program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employera

Financial planning assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

O-I in Lapel, Indiana is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to oversee hourly workers in the continuous operation of the glass plant. You will help drive safety, quality, and productivity through effective leadership and daily coaching.

The role requires supervising in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, preferably with union experience. Strong communication, training, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in 24/7 manufacturing environments, preferably union facilities.
• Knowledge of Flow Manufacturing and Kaizen concepts.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership of hourly employees.
• Must be computer literate and able to work rotating shifts including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees in the continuous operation of plant production.
• Support safety, quality, and production efficiency goals.
• Monitor quality and productivity by performing checks and reviewing data.
• Ensure staff are trained and understand department procedures.
• Review shifts and recommend improvements to operations.

Skills

Supervising people

Safety awareness

Communication

Kaizen

Flow Manufacturing

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Job description

About O-I

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

Company Description

About O-I

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

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.

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

The Production Shift Supervisor will supervise hourly employees in the continuous operation of the plant’s production activities. In addition, they will assist in maintaining focus on overall plant goals, safety, continuous process improvements, good labor relations climate, and outstanding quality and production efficiencies.

The Production Shift Supervisor Should Have

• Ability to delegate assignments and monitor responsibilities of work groups that effect the throughput, quality and safety of shift operation
• Knowledge and understanding all customer requirements and understanding of plant emergency procedures
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, counsel and discipline employees

The Production Shift Supervisor Will

• Ensure quality and productivity by monitoring and performing mechanical, visual, and informational system checks
• Review shift operation and make recommendations regarding how plant operations can further improve to meet service, quality, safety and productivity goals
• Ensure that all people in the work group are adequately trained and are knowledgeable of department procedures
• Monitor control charts and review process shifts with key personnel

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Must have experience supervising/leading people and processes in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ideally a union facility
• Previous glass industry experience is highly preferred
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and lead hourly employees
• Understanding of Flow Manufacturing concepts that use Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events.
• Must be computer literate, either through schooling or previous work experience
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule with weekend and holiday requirements

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $85,000 - $95,000 and includes a possible 12% short-term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

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