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O-I

Unit Plant Manager

Toano, VA

We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more ... MUST HAVE GLASS PLANT MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE for this position. As a Unit Plant ...

O-I

Unit Plant Manager

Toano, VA · On-site

We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more ... MUST HAVE GLASS PLANT MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE for this position. As a Unit Plant ...

O-I

Unit Plant Manager

Toano, VA · On-site

We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more ... MUST HAVE GLASS PLANT MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE for this position. As a Unit Plant ...

Glaz-Tech Industries

Plant Manager

Shreveport, LA · On-site

We offer the broadest product line in the flat glass industry including low-e products, laminated ... The plant manager is responsible for the complete oversight of all manufacturing departments to ...

Glaz-Tech Industries

Plant Manager

Shreveport, LA · On-site

We offer the broadest product line in the flat glass industry including low-e products, laminated ... The plant manager is responsible for the complete oversight of all manufacturing departments to ...

Glaz-Tech Industries

Plant Manager

Shreveport, LA · On-site

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc.

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for glass plant manager in the United States is $116,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Glass Plant Manager vs Glass Production Supervisor?

AspectGlass Plant ManagerGlass Production Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire plant operations, manages staff, ensures safety and quality standardsSupervises daily production activities, manages line workers, ensures production targets are met
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, management experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent, experience in glass manufacturing
Work EnvironmentOffice and plant floor, leadership rolePlant floor, direct supervision of production line
Industry UsageCommonly used in manufacturing plants, large-scale operationsUsed in production lines, smaller scope within the plant

The Glass Plant Manager focuses on overall plant operations, strategic planning, and staff management, while the Glass Production Supervisor handles daily production activities and supervises line workers. Both roles require knowledge of glass manufacturing processes, but the manager has broader responsibilities including safety, quality, and staffing decisions.

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Infographic showing various Glass Plant Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,420 per year, or $56 per hour.

Unit Plant Manager

Toano, VA

O-I
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Company Description

About O-I

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 your 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. 

Why do you want to apply?  Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community.  Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits.  It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment.  Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement.  Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

Job Description

MUST HAVE GLASS PLANT MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE for this position.

As a Unit Plant Manager for O-I you will manage the total operation of the production lines of an assigned furnace on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis through the line management system and continuous shift operation to maximize production performance within established safety, quality and cost parameters.

The Unit Plant Manager will:

  • Drive the plant furnace to achieve the key performance goals (Safety, Quality, Total Best Cost, Productivity, and Flexibility)
  • Promote a Manufacturing Excellence culture that and continuous improvement.
  • Conducting production meetings and sponsor morning TPC meetings
  • Leading and managing projects
  • Successfully meet plant KPI’s

The Unit Plant Manager should have:

  • Proven management and continuous improvement skills
  • Ability to collaborate with team members and supports employee engagement
  • Coaching & mentoring skills and the ability to handle personnel issues.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Adequate knowledge of informational systems & ability to analyze data
  • Experience working in the Glass Manufacturing Industry
  • Cold End Experience Preferred
Qualifications
  • High School Degree or equivalent.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Production or Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or other related disciplines.
  • Experience supervising/leading people and processes in manufacturing
  • Glass industry experience required

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I: 
Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $130,000 and includes a possible 15% 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 
  • Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
  • Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
  • Wellness incentive 
  • Group life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
  • Weekly disability insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Retirement saving plan with defined contributions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com.

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Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Perrysburg, OH, US

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