Machine Repair Supervisor

Company Description

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 the 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?  Our Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.

Job Description

The Machine Repair Supervisor is accountable for supervising hourly personnel in all phases of machine repair, maintenance, installation, and rebuilds. 

The Machine Repair Supervisor will:

• Plan department work schedules and direct assignments of personnel and equipment

• Lead, coach, and develop Machine Repair mechanics, apprentices, and other assigned support personnel.

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Mold Repair, Mold Control, and other plant teams to troubleshoot issues and improve machine performance.
• Analyze operations and make recommendations relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment, department policies, and procedures
• Conduct inspections of forming equipment including feeder mechanisms, bottle machines, and various types of bottle handling equipment
• Review bottle quality and mold equipment operating data

• Oversee Machine Repair Apprentice program and support training, development, and succession planning within the department. 

• Travel to other plants in Americas North Region to assist with machine installs, conversion changes and machine audits.

The Machine Repair Supervisor should have:

• Prior machine repair experience
• A strong background in Preventative Maintenance

• Ability to recognize failure prior to failing to increase scheduled repairs and reduce downtime

• Ability to respond to unscheduled equipment breakdowns and critical production issues in a continuous manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient at reading blueprints
• Minimum of 1 year experience supervising people and leading processes in a manufacturing environment
• Must be available to respond to unscheduled breakdowns and critical production issues for continuous operations 

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $120,000 and includes a possible 12% 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:

• 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].

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