Global Network Leader - Furnace

Company: O-I
Location: Perrysburg
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description 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. Job Description This position truly represents the best of O-I. As a GNL, you will be fluent in the O-I Way of operating, understand deeply our Manufacturing Fundamentals and be capable of building strong connections with O-I colleagues & joint venture / licensee personnel around the globe. Always promoting a safety first culture. Viewed primarily as a Technical Expert in the area of Batch & Furnace, you are expected to be fully proficient across the very broad range of topics within. From design inception & project execution, through all aspects of daily in plant operations & maintenance over the entire asset lifecycle and finally, on to the decommissioning/demolition. You will be capable of servicing requests from all levels within the business regarding this discipline, always sharing knowledge and capturing improvement opportunities. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Safety First mindset, visible to all in how you approach your work, particularly when in the field. Represent the Furnace Discipline always embracing a one voice mentality, no matter the audience. (When you speak at this level, it is O-I speaking!) As a part of the Global Network for Furnace, your priority is to serve the business, making a positive impact on any topic of focus. Health, Safety & Environment Training Operational Controls and Asset Protection Systems Auditing Preventative & Reactive Maintenance Rebuild & Hot Repair Project preparation & execution New Technology Deployment Quality Upset Diagnosis & Recovery (Remote & In field) You shall constantly review and capture the best of what we do, but must also capture learnings from mistakes & incidents in the field with the aim of preventing reoccurrence. Always closing the loop. Working closely & effectively with other disciplines always ensuring the best outcome for the business is mandatory. Nurturing relationships at all levels is fundamental. We need to foster strong connections, particularly within our Global Furnace Network and Melting Process Area to be effective. You will lead a particular area of focus within the Discipline, you will be the considered this subject matter expert. This topic will be a focus for strengthening our in plant operations but also continued personal development and growth. As GNL, you will play a key role in the team responsible for supporting our Joint Ventures & Licensee Plants around the world. They reach out to us for training support, operational guidance & strategies and for troubleshooting. In this capacity once again, you will fully represent the O-I. On site support of activities will be required, you will support as and when needed, for only as long as is necessary. SCOPE AND IMPACT As a GNL for Furnace, you are expected to provide a very practical technical link with our Melting Process Areas. You should have the ability to simplify complexity. As an operations expert, your deep knowledge & experiences from working hands on in the field is what sets you apart. You must leverage this hard earned, practical know how, to steer Engineering & Business decisions for the benefit of the company. Training creation & delivery must impact the targeted audience in a positive way. You have a responsibility to equip people with the necessary knowledge & tools to perform well in their roles, pitching at the correct level to ensure maximum understanding of expectations. Both within O-I and to our Licensee / JV’s. You must be capable of providing technical leadership for planned GME Focus projects, Licensee / JV’s as well as supporting unexpected upsets in the field. Ultimately, the impact of your role should result in safer, healthier, happier, high performing Batch & Furnace Departments. Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Ceramics, Chemical or Industrial Engineering. Minimum 5 years of experience in Batch & Furnace operations in a Plant. Proficient in English language. Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification. MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills. Additional Information What we offer at O-I: Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is targeted to be between $87,030 - $115,000 USD. 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: 10 paid holidays each year Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan Group Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance Weekly Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans Employee Assistance Program O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to Discipline Leader, Furnace Operations. This position will have no direct reports. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 50 - 75% domestic and international travel

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