To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

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. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

Why do you want to apply?  The Tracy Plant is one of O-I’s largest facilities. Providing a great team environment and offering plenty of opportunity for growth and advancement.  The plant is located in Northern California, yet affords a moderate cost of living.  As an added bonus, it is close to both beaches and mountains.

MUST HAVE 5+ YEARS OF GLASS FORMING / GLASS PLANT MANUFACUTIRNG EXPERIENCE  to qualify for this position.

The Forming Services Manager is responsible for maintaining overall plant goals, safety, and production efficiencies.  This position is also responsible for developing techniques to correct and improve the overall safety, quality and performance of the ware making process.

The Forming Services Manager will:

• Ensure quality and productivity by monitoring and performing mechanical, visual, and informational system checks.
• Review shift operations and make recommendations regarding how plant. operations can further improve to meet service, quality, safety, and productivity goals.
• Work with functional leads to ensure the quality of the ware is in accordance with customer requirements.
• Provides forming technical support and assistance.

The Forming Services Manager should have:

• The ability to provide long term strategy for improvement of forming operations to achieve budgetary and performance goals.
• The ability and competencies to lead the training of forming personnel. This includes IS Machine apprenticeship program as well as Operators.
• Working knowledge of IS Machine maintenance and Mold Shop Services.
• Working knowledge of glass conditioning (forehearth temps, maintenance, drops lengths, etc.).
• Understanding of SAP or similar ERP systems. 
• The ability to drive the job change process as well as improve job change performance.
• Experience in creating and implementing a PM plan that yields a reduction in downtime and improves job performance.
• The ability to drive accountability of the forming department by mentoring and leading Job Change Coordinator as well as Process Specialists, Machine Repair Supervisor and Mold Shop Supervisor.
• The ability to drive best practices and adhere to company fundamentals and processes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to coach, counsel and discipline employees.
• The ability to respond to plant needs during off hours, in person, when situations arise that their technical expertise are needed.

• High School diploma required
• Minimum of 5 years of glass forming/glass plant manufacturing experience required in a leadership capacity
• Experience supervising people and processes in a manufacturing environment

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $150,000 and includes a possible 15% quarterly 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:

• Relocation packages available 
• Possible cost of living adjustment available 
• 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 [email protected].