Vice President of Global Business Services - Hybrid

Company Description

Who we are:

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.

Job Description

Ideally located within a commutable distance to our Global Headquarters located in Perrysburg, OH (Tues/Wed/Thur in office required)

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to join our team as the Vice President of Global Business Services (GBS). In this role, you will oversee and manage our shared services functions, including finance, human resources, and procurement. Your mission will be to drive efficiency, standardize processes, and ensure high-quality service delivery across the organization through strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for the shared services organization.
• Lead and manage shared services teams to align with organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Optimize budgets, resources, and vendor relationships for cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Act as the primary contact for strategic partners and resolve escalations.
• Lead the Global Process Owners (GPO) network and manage high-performing teams.
• Ensure efficient, consistent, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide regular performance reports to senior leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and streamline operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and standards.
• Proactively manage risks related to shared services operations.
• Oversee internal GBS centers in Poznan, Poland, and Medellin, Colombia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in GBS or multi-functional shared services operations management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, global team environment.
• Experience in a global, multi-currency environment is preferred.

Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and works closely with GBS site leaders and the GPO network.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel: Less than 20%

Join us and play a pivotal role in driving our organization towards greater efficiency and effectiveness!

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I: 

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $210 K & $260 K.  Additionally, this position will have the opportunity to earn 30% STI and 35% LTI. 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 where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Weekly disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine. 

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. 

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.