Plant Human Resources Supervisor/Health & Safety Administrator

Description Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I) is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world, with leading positions in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Its innovative packaging products are found in households and businesses and its customers manufacture and market many of the best-known consumer-products around the globe.

With operations on five continents, O-I achieved sales of $7.8 billion in 2008. Each day at O-I, nearly 30,000 employees worldwide are united in a common goal - to be the best in their particular disciplines and to make a personal contribution to the success of the Company as a whole. The ingenuity, determination and work ethic of O-I people has been core strength and a major component of our success for nearly one hundred years.

We are seeking a qualified Plant Human Resources Generalist/Supervisor and Health & Safety Administrator to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Streator, IL.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Plant Human Resources / Health & Safety Administrator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and administration of plant human resources programs such as workers' compensation and health & safety.  Provides support to the operations in the following areas of Human Resources: employee & labor relations, staffing and recruiting, benefits administration, affirmative action administration, training and development, wage & salary administration, and employee activities.  Responsible for the administration and coordination of the plant health & safety programs.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Ensures compliance with the unionized labor agreements at the plant level.
2. Administers and coordinates the grievance process at the plant level including all record-keeping.
3. Develop and maintain productive labor and employee relations at the plant.
4. Responsible for the hiring process for all hourly and salary positions at the plant from sourcing to on-boarding.
5. Maintains all record-keeping associated with all employment processes, including all information relating to Affirmative Action Plans, internal posting, job bidding and layoff, and apprenticeship programs.
6. Assists in the coordination and administration of various benefit programs including disability management, FMLA, retirement services and others.
7. Responsible for all record-keeping regarding wage and salary administration at the plant level.
8. Responsible for the administration and coordination of the plant health and safety programs including :
- coordination of the plant accident and investigation program, including the maintenance of required OSHA reports.
- serving as the leader of plant safety committees and teams, including follow-up to ensure implementation of corrective actions.
- coordination of mandated employee health and safety training programs such as hazard communication training, annual hearing conservation training, etc.
- the issuance of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

Requirements REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree required
2. 10+ years experience with labor and employee relations, employment processes (staffing & recruiting), and training & organizational development
3. Extensive experience in the administration of plant health & safety procedures, benefit plans, retirement, and FMLA
4. Proficient with MS Office

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please submit an online application by visiting us at http://www.o-i.com/careers

NO WALK-INS, PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE
O-I is an equal opportunity employer.​​​​​​​