Assistant Plant Manager

Job Description

Hiring Range:

Internal applicants must apply via: http://oihome/careeropps

External candidates must apply via: http://www.o-i.com/Careers

The RMBC plant offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the following:

• Vacation based on length of service.
• 12 paid holidays each year. (include 2 personal days)
• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage.
• Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions up to $2000 in your HSA or HRA plan.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Voluntary Employee and DependentLife Insurance.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans.
• 401(k) Defined Contribution Plans.
• Paid Sick Leave – 48 hours per year.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

• Directs forming, batch & furnace, process, selecting, carton assembly, materials management, quality and service, and plant engineering through plant manager.
• Works with appropriate plant management and engineering team to develop a plan for process improvement in the plant. Includes technological improvements, training to improve employee skills, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs.
• Reviews the performance of subordinates and holds them accountable for achieving plant goals. Defines performance measures.
• Performs Advanced Quality System responsibilities in accordance with the AOQ manual to ensure performance to ISO Standards & corporate AOQ policy.
• Works with plant supervisor to maintain good employee relations. Promotes and supports team building and employee empowerment. Ensures good plant communications.
• Works with sales personnel and customers to maintain familiarity with customer operations. Informs sales team of production problems and provides support to quality and service functions. Makes customer visits as necessary.
• Reviews operating reports, budgets, cost objective performance, product P&L’s, etc. Discusses performance and approves corrective action with subordinate department supervisors and impacted department employees.
• Ensures timely and accurate production forecasting.

• The focus of the role is to provide direct supervision and leadership of a continuous manufacturing operation (performance, quality, production, efficiency, customers, and employee relations). Plant complexity will vary based on number of machines, product mix, number of job changes, and number of employees.
• This position reports to the Plant Manager.
• Direct reports to this position can include Tank Production Manager, Quality Manager, Controller, EH&S Manager, HR Manager, Materials Manager, Plant Engineer & Continuous Improvement Manager.

10-15% travel. Primarily domestic travel but must also be willing/able to travel internationally for required training/meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience.
• Glass plant experience preferred.
• Proven experience managing and leading others to change and improve technical processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commutable to Wheat Ridge, CO.

Additional Information

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [emailprotected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.