Country Group Forming Discipline Leader

The Country Group Forming Discipline Leader (DNL) is responsible for the implementation of significant improvements in manufacturing capabilities related to the Forming discipline as well as significant improvements in performance across the country group, while ensuring the standardization and execution of GMF best practice processes.

This position is responsible for technically leading and building capabilities of the country group glass manufacturing operations by providing Forming expertise to OI North America facilities as well as lead improvement initiatives in facilities for process, productivity and quality. Position will also provide technical leadership to the business unit concerning production issues and process improvements related not only to job performance but shop people assessment to improve the overall country group Forming discipline.

It will be important for the DNL to maintain strong relationships globally. The DNL will work directly with Plant Managers, Production Managers, Forming and Job Change Leaders and Machine Repair Managers across the region. The incumbent is required to influence rather than direct.  Leadership capability is a large component of this role.

Responsibilities: 

• Establish close working relationships with manufacturing personnel to ensure safety, process and organizational requirements are met by providing technical training and technical leadership to build factory capability.
• Identify and direct continuous improvement efforts to improve operational excellence surrounding forehearth, IS Machine maintenance, operation and efficiencies.
• Support country group Plant Network Leaders in successful execution of Manufacturing Fundamentals non-negotiables and baseline requirements.  Lead the yearly audit assessment and review processes for assigned factories and/or Focus Factories.
• SME support for highly complex technical issues, performing remote and/or field technical assistance activities, providing technical reports and/or trip reports as needed. Develop regional forming capability through training, coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support startup, commissioning, and stabilization activities associated with new equipment, major repairs, and product introductions.
• Partner with Engineering, Mold Design, Glass Science, Furnace, Quality, and Machine Repair functions to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Lead and participate in the country group and global network meetings related to the discipline and represent the interests of the country group in the global discipline.
• Support regional manufacturing facilities in the development of discipline goals and targets and drive teams to perform those goals through focused reporting and accountability.
• Lead and exemplify the core O-I Cares safety principles in and around all plant activities.