Manufacturing Shift Supervisor

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 Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.

The Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing 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

• High School Degree or equivalent 
• Bachelor Degree is preferred 
• 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

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $100,000 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.

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

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com.