Area Human Resources Leader

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.

With 25,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass.

The Area HR Operations Leader will:

• Lead a team of HR/People & Culture (P&C) professionals across a portfolio of regional manufacturing plants spread throughout North America
• Develop a robust understanding of onsite workforce needs and challenges across your portfolio, working closely with the Area Operations Director and P&C Business partner to ensure effective delivery of P&C services to the business. 
• Build effective relationship with your team and customers (employees) by spending time onsite at the plants as needed.
• Provide expert labor relations advice and escalation support to your team, this includes getting actively involved in Union matters and supporting grievances
• Ensure successful, consistent delivery and adoption of P&C practices, from performance evaluation through to employee engagement.
• Be an active and visible sponsor of the P&C transformation which includes the introduction of shared services
• Support employees and managers in the adoption and continued use of self-services, serving as an escalation point on policy interpretation to ensure consistency and quality
• Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of Global P&C processes and onsite P&C ways of working
• Manage the talent development of P&C Operations On-Site leaders

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field required
• Relevant experience helping to guide multiple plant locations

What we offer:

• World class benefits
• Lead through huge transformational change
• Ability to “Make What Matters”
• Ability to challenge yourself and the business daily

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now or for a confidential conversation please call/email [email protected]

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.