Country Group Forming Discipline Leader

O-I•Perrysburg, OH

About The Position

The Country Group Forming Discipline Leader is responsible for implementing significant improvements in manufacturing capabilities and performance across the country group while ensuring the standardization and execution of GMF best-practice processes. The role provides technical leadership and Forming expertise to O-I North America facilities, builds capabilities within glass manufacturing operations, and leads facility improvement initiatives related to process, productivity, and quality. The position also provides technical leadership on production issues and process improvements, including assessments of shop personnel to improve the country group’s overall Forming discipline. The incumbent is expected to influence rather than direct and maintain strong global relationships, working with Plant Managers, Production Managers, Forming and Job Change Leaders, and Machine Repair Managers across the region. The role requires someone located close to a manufacturing plant and involves up to 50%–75% travel, typically Monday through Friday, with some weekend work or travel expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a trade or mechanical background is preferred.
At least 10 years of 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.
Strong fundamental computer skills, including email, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel up to 50%–75%, depending on activity levels and initiatives in the country group; some weekend work or travel can be expected.

Nice To Haves

Glass plant experience is desired.
Trade or mechanical background.

Responsibilities

Build close working relationships with manufacturing personnel and provide technical training and leadership to strengthen factory capability and meet safety, process, and organizational requirements.
Identify and direct continuous improvement efforts for operational excellence involving forehearths and IS Machine maintenance, operation, and efficiency.
Support country group Plant Network Leaders in executing Manufacturing Fundamentals non-negotiables and baseline requirements.
Lead yearly audit assessment and review processes for assigned factories and/or Focus Factories.
Provide subject-matter-expert support for highly complex technical issues, including remote or field technical assistance and technical or trip reports as needed.
Develop regional Forming capability through training, coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
Support startup, commissioning, and stabilization activities for new equipment, major repairs, and product introductions.
Partner with Engineering, Mold Design, Glass Science, Furnace, Quality, and Machine Repair functions to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
Lead and participate in country group and global network meetings related to the discipline and represent country group interests in the global discipline.
Support regional manufacturing facilities in developing discipline goals and targets, and drive teams to achieve them through focused reporting and accountability.
Lead and exemplify O-I Cares safety principles in and around plant activities.