Plant HR; Human Resources Manager

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.

Since 1922 the O‑I plant in Zanesville has been a well‑respected employer in the community. Offering above-average compensation and excellent benefits. It boasts a multicultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. Furthermore, O‑I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and advancement. Zanesville is a lovely small town with a rich, historic past. Just 30 minutes west of Columbus, OH, situated at the junction of the Licking River and Muskingum River.

The Plant HR (Human Resources) Manager will be accountable for delivering human resources leadership for a manufacturing facility. This hands‑on position is responsible for driving the implementation of HR processes and initiatives and promoting a result oriented and performance driven culture.
This position will require you to work on‑site at the Zanesville, OH plant.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN UNION ENVIRONMENTS

• Lead the execution of talent management processes, including staffing, performance management, employee development, and succession planning
• Provide strategic HR counsel to plant managers and regional leadership, ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Lead labor and employee relations activities, including grievance administration, while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and local regulations
• Administer employee benefit and compensation programs and other HR company initiatives
• Collaborate with the regional health and safety manager to improve safety performance and reduce workers’ compensation costs at the site

• Experience evaluating and implementing HR practices and programs to ensure consistency and address contemporary HR issues.
• The ability to drive a high level of employee engagement and foster a unified organizational culture
• Expertise acting as a proactive and positive advocate for employees and the company, balancing the needs of both.
• Experience partnering with plant leadership teams to implement and monitor HR‑related metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience supervising payroll

• Bachelor degree required
• A minimum of 3 (three) years of professional experience in Human Resources in a manufacturing environment with modern HR practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems required.
• Experience with labor relations in a unionized environment

What we offer at O‑I:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between$95,000 - $115,000
and includes a possible
12%short‑term 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