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O-I

Country Group Forming Discipline Leader

O-I

. Implement significant improvements in manufacturing capabilities related to the Forming discipline .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Implement significant improvements in manufacturing capabilities related to the Forming discipline
  • Improve performance across the country group while standardizing and executing GMF best-practice processes
  • Provide Forming expertise to OI North America facilities and lead process, productivity, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Provide technical leadership on production issues, process improvements, and shop people assessment
  • Work directly with Plant Managers, Production Managers, Forming and Job Change Leaders, and Machine Repair Managers
  • Establish relationships with manufacturing personnel to meet safety, process, and organizational requirements
  • Provide technical training and leadership to build factory capability
  • Direct continuous improvement efforts involving forehearth and IS Machine maintenance, operation, and efficiencies
  • Support Plant Network Leaders in executing Manufacturing Fundamentals requirements
  • Lead yearly audit assessment and review processes for assigned and Focus Factories
  • Provide subject matter expert support for complex technical issues through remote and field assistance
  • Develop regional Forming capability through training, coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
  • Support startup, commissioning, and stabilization of new equipment, major repairs, and product introductions
  • Partner with Engineering, Mold Design, Glass Science, Furnace, Quality, and Machine Repair functions
  • Lead and participate in country group and global discipline network meetings
  • Support facility development of discipline goals and targets through reporting and accountability
  • Lead and exemplify O-I Cares safety principles in and around plant activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (trade or mechanical preferred)
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the required technical area
  • Detailed knowledge of applicable processes and associated equipment
  • Proven experience leading and influencing others to change and improve technical processes
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Glass plant experience desired
  • Strong fundamental computer skills including use of e-mail, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Enablon will be required; training will be provided
  • Ability to travel 50% to 75% depending on activity levels and initiatives
  • Typically available Monday through Friday, with some weekend work/travel expected
  • Ability to work close to a manufacturing plant
  • Ability to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 12% STI
  • Vacation time and paid holidays
  • Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
  • Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
  • Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
  • Group life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
  • Parental leave benefits
  • 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions
  • Remote work options
  • Training for Enablon