Plant Maintenance Manager

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?  The Windsor plant is O-I’s newest and highest performing non-union facility, offering a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay scale. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement.

The Plant Maintenance Manager assists the Plant Engineer in leading and directing salaried and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of the plant engineering function, including installation, and repair and maintenance of all plant systems, equipment, grounds and facilities.  This individual is expected to place an emphasis on providing a committed and high level of technical service in a safe manner, while partnering with other leaders to produce glass containers at continuously improving levels of quality and efficiency. 

The Plant Maintenance Manager will:

• Plan preventive maintenance on equipment, scheduling repairs and upgrades while simultaneously working to maximize plant uptime.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction and service work performed by outside contractors 
• Assists in implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure the quality of work performed by maintenance and production personal.
• Provide a high level of technical service to produce glass containers at continuously improving levels of quality

The Plant Maintenance Manager should have:

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience using a CMMS
• The ability to oversee, schedule, and train personnel 
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience/training
• The ability to work at various heights in a 24/7 manufacturing facility 
• Strong computer skills 

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or additional training (military, apprenticeship, trade school) is preferred
• Experience in a maintenance leadership position in manufacturing
• Effective communication and people management skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Glass industry experience is preferred 

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $110,000 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 [email protected].