Glass & Furnace Development Program – Operations – 2023

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 nearly 25,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 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.

Graduates are the future leaders of O-I. We are committed to finding the best and brightest talent the UK has to offer for our 2023 glass and furnace development program. An organization of our size and scale needs the sharpest engineering minds. We have built a best-in-class engineering community that enable enhanced performance through collaboration and innovation.

Our 18 month rotational program is designed as a deep dive into the glass industry and our batch and furnace operations. The program will prepare you for a successful and long-lasting career within our manufacturing areas. During our Development Program you will learn everything about our processes, technologies and roles. The program provides practical experience: you will work and study in our plants, shoulder to shoulder with our best managers and glassmakers, experiencing first-hand the glass manufacturing process. You will be offered challenging and diverse opportunities while being supported through a structured learning and development program, with access to a variety of on the job activities, networking and social activities.

This position is developmental in nature while supporting all aspects throughout the plant during the rotational program. Following this program, the individual will be on the path to a batch and furnace manager in one of our plants.

During the development program, you’ll learn the ins and outs of how we make glass through three tracks (Operations, Glass Science, and Engineering). This includes:

• Raw materials and cullet management: the characteristics, properties, collection and treatment, testing and control
• Melting technology: melting phenomena, glass conditioning, parameters, how to measure and control
• End to end process of our furnace operations and engineering including furnace management, heating process, furnace utilities and construction, energy management, and furnace maintenance.
• Glass quality controls and color changes
• Troubleshooting glass defects and furnace issues
• Data analysis and cause-effect link in glass production

The Glass & Furnace Development Program participants should have:

• Natural curiosity and willingness to learn
• Desire to ultimately lead and develop a team of people; confident under pressure and respectful of different ideas
• High level of motivation and ability to deliver results
• Excellent communication skills; able to interact with all levels of the organization
• Capable to prioritize and follow-up on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt in fast-changing environment

• Associate’s degree in science, glass, engineering or a related field; college, high school or time served qualifications also accepted
• Targeted graduation date range: December 2021 to May 2023
• Ability to travel throughout the UK during the program (financial assistance provided by O-I)
• Must be authorized to work in the UK on a full-time basis
• Willingness to relocate

What we offer at O-I:

• Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is £34,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous, award-winning pension plan with employer contribution & match
  • Relocation assistance
  • Education assistance program
  • Supportive teams to help you grow and learn new skills

Next Steps:

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. 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. Apply through the “I’m interested” button today!

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Our hiring timeline for this role is listed below:

• Submit your application through SmartRecruiters by March 17.
• Interviews and offers will be finalized in April 2023.
• Start your new role in summer/fall 2023.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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.