Manufacturing Leadership Development Program
About The Position
The O-I Manufacturing Leadership Development Program is designed for graduating college students and recent graduates seeking hands-on plant experience, structured development, cross-functional exposure, and operations projects. Participants learn how manufacturing operations work while developing technical and leadership skills for future growth within O-I. The program welcomes candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds; prior manufacturing expertise is not required. Participants complete plant operations rotations and technical and leadership development, with the goal of preparing them for increasing responsibility and future opportunities across O-I’s manufacturing organization. Relocation is required upon completion of the program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Genuine interest in manufacturing, operations, or how products are made.
- Desire to develop into a future leader in a manufacturing environment.
- Curiosity about the technical and business sides of manufacturing.
- Strong analytical thinking and interest in solving problems and improving work.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams, functions, and locations.
- Initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
- Comfort working with data and using it to support decisions and recommendations.
- Interest in hands-on learning and gaining experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to relocate upon completion of the development program.
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities
- Complete structured training and plant operations departmental rotations covering production, quality, packaging, warehousing, and maintenance.
- Work on projects related to operational performance, product quality, customers, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Analyze manufacturing and quality data, identify trends and risks, and make practical recommendations.
- Participate in root-cause investigations and help teams address production, quality, and process challenges.
- Gain hands-on exposure to quality systems, audits, food safety, customer requirements, manufacturing risk, and safe operating practices.
- Plan assignments, coordinate with stakeholders, communicate progress, and carry project work through completion.
- Collaborate with plant leaders and teams across operations, quality, engineering, maintenance, commercial, and regional functions.
- Gain exposure to customers and suppliers through audits, investigations, and improvement efforts.
- Complete technical and leadership development to prepare for increasing responsibility within O-I.
Benefits
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage.
- Wellbeing program with opportunities to earn employer contributions.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial employer contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional guidance.
- Relocation assistance and support with moving expenses as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
