Shift Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who we are
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 27,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 80 plants in 23 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.
Job Description
he Opportunity
Our Alloa site has a strong historical connection to the local area with over 270 years of heritage in the spirits industry. There is currently an exciting opportunity for a Shift Manager in our production team at our Alloa site.
Our Shift Managers take care of the full plant, end to end, they ensure the safety, quality and productivity results of the plant on a 24/7 basis through the continuous shift operation. They spend 90% of their time driving the operations from the shop floor and 10% of their time developing their strategy and performing necessary planning and reporting activities.
Who you are
A successful Shift manager is someone who understands that engaging with our talented operators across the production area and engineers in our services department is key to their success. They care for our people, for their safety and their wellbeing. They know the importance of urgency in the manufacturing process and appreciate that achieving operational targets and efficiencies goes beyond meeting business objectives and is our responsibility in creating a sustainable future and preserving natural resources. They know the benefits that adherence to procedures and attention to detail brings in achieving Quality and that consistency in this area builds trust with our customers.
If you are aligned with our Company's values and are interested in joining our Community here at O-I Alloa, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £55,000 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Company Sick pay
- Wellness programmes
Schedule:
- 8 hour x 5 Crew rotating Shift Pattern
- Dayshift, Backshift, Nightshift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Qualifications
Ideally you will be degree qualified in a STEM or Business discipline OR can demonstrate success in your previous experience in supervision or leadership positions within the manufacturing industry.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Metal & Mineral Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shift Manager roles across O-I's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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