O–I Manufacturing Institute Honoree on Championing Women and Building Future Female Leaders
Rebecca Schilling has never been afraid to step outside her comfort zone. As O-I’s Global Director of Environmental Affairs, she leads environmental health and safety efforts across O-I’s network, working to minimize the industry’s environmental footprint in air, waste, and water. This year, her dedication and leadership have earned her a place among the 2025 […]
O-I Certified Great Place To Work® in 4 Countries, Ecuador Ranks 7th
Following O-I’s successful achievement of Great Place to Work® certification in four countries – Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador – O-I has ranked 7th among the top companies in Ecuador. “Caring about our people is a core value of ours, and so we continue to design programs and experiences that support our employees,” said Pablo […]
O-I Nurtures Young Talent in Alloa, Scotland Through Apprentice Programs, Partnerships
O-I’s manufacturing plant in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland is a beacon of innovation and tradition in the glassmaking industry. The plant also stands out for its visionary approach to workforce development and community engagement through apprentice programs and partnerships with local educational initiatives. With a history stretching back over almost 275 years, the O-I Alloa plant […]
O-I Certified Great Place To Work® in Four Countries, Ranked 11th in Colombia
Following O-I’s successful achievement of Great Place to Work® certification in four countries – Brazil, for three years in a row, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador – O-I has ranked 11th among the top companies in Colombia. “Our values and behaviors are the foundation of our work at O-I. We work tirelessly to create a strong […]
The Manufacturing Institute Recognizes O-I’s Andrea Caceres
Each year, 100 women leaders and 30 rising female stars are selected by their peers from among more than 1,000 candidates as Women MAKE Awards Honorees and Emerging Leaders. This morning (March 1, 2023), the Manufacturing Institute announced the 2023 Women MAKE Awards Honorees and Emerging Leaders – and we are delighted to announce O-I Lurin Plant […]
For Marta Mamelka-Potts, Glassmaking ‘Feels Like Home’
For Marta Mamelka-Potts, the very sounds and smells of glassmaking are familiar and comforting. Marta is a Continuous Improvement Leader for the Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, a joint venture between Molson Coors and O-I Glass in Colorado. Her background is steeped in glassmaking and her childhood memories are filled with visits to Huta Szkła Wymiarki, […]
O-I’s Rio de Janeiro Plant Offers Brazilian Sign Language Training
In 2018, O-I’s Rio de Janeiro plant employees asked management a vital question: What was the best way to connect with the plant’s 17 deaf employees? During a Diversity and Inclusion training on unconscious biases, the question came from shop floor employees. After discussing with the Unlimited Employee Resource Group (ERG) team for the entire […]
Monica Pacheco’s Humble Approach to Leadership Through Learning
The first thing that strikes you when you meet Monica Pacheco is her enthusiasm about her work and the process of converting raw materials to glass packaging. Her face lights up as she describes her trajectory from her early student days in Colombia to her internship with O-I Glass and her first job with O-I […]
Casse Rose Selected to Receive National Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award
Perrysburg, Ohio (March 1, 2019)– The Manufacturing Institute today released the names of recipients for its annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Awards. Casse Rose, Director of Quality for O-I’s Americas North operations, was selected for demonstrating excellence and leadership. “Being part of O-I has given me tremendous opportunities professionally and personally,” said Rose […]
