Unit Plant Manager - Senior
O-I · Lexington, NC, United States · Posted Jun 24, 2026
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MUST HAVE GLASS PLANT MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE for this position.
As a Unit Plant Manager for O-I you will manage the total operation of the production lines of an assigned furnace on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis through the line management system and continuous shift operation to maximize production performance within established safety, quality and cost parameters.
The Unit Plant Manager will:
Drive the plant furnace to achieve the key performance goals (Safety, Quality, Total Best Cost, Productivity, and Flexibility)
Promote a Manufacturing Excellence culture that and continuous improvement.
Conducting production meetings and sponsor morning TPC meetings
Leading and managing projects
Successfully meet plant KPI’s
The Unit Plant Manager should have:
Proven management and continuous improvement skills
Ability to collaborate with team members and supports employee engagement
Coaching & mentoring skills and the ability to handle personnel issues.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Adequate knowledge of informational systems & ability to analyze data
Experience working in the Glass Manufacturing Industry
Cold End Experience Preferred
High School Degree or equivalent.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Production or Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or other related disciplines.
Experience supervising/leading people and processes in manufacturing
Glass industry experience required
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $122,980 - $140,000 and includes a possible 15% 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
Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
Wellness incentive
Group life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
Weekly disability insurance
Paid sick time
Parental leave benefits
Retirement saving plan with defined contributions
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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com.
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? For 50 years, the Winston-Salem plant has been an established and well-respected employer in the community. It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement. Winston-Salem, NC is a great area that has the feel of a small town combined with all the amenities of a big city.