John Jenkinson

John Jenkinson has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. John began their career as a Manufacturing Assembly Engineering Intern at Caterpillar in 2005. In 2006, they worked as a Process Improvement Engineering Intern at Watlow.

John joined O-I in 2007 and held various roles throughout their tenure. John started as a Mechanical Engineer, where they served as the technical lead for mechanical engineering discipline on heavy industry glass factory construction projects. John worked on both greenfield and major maintenance projects, covering the entire project process from scope and budget development to commissioning.

In 2012, they transitioned to the role of Project Manager at O-I, successfully managing engineering, construction, and process operations projects. John demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to lead engineering teams and consultants.

In 2015, John was promoted to the position of Mechanical Engineering Manager at O-I. This role allowed him to oversee and coordinate mechanical engineering activities within the organization.

From 2018 to 2019, they served as the Project Management Office Lead for the Asia Pacific region at O-I. John led a team of 5 project managers and managed a portfolio of projects in Australia, New Zealand, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This included major brownfield facility upgrades and a total capital investment of over $200 million USD.

In 2020, John was promoted to the role of Engineering Manager for Asia at O-I, where they played a crucial role in overseeing engineering operations in the region.

Their most recent position is the Project Management Office Lead for Global Engineering at O-I, which they started in 2022. Currently, there is no end date provided for this role.

Overall, John Jenkinson's work experience encompasses a wide range of roles and responsibilities, showcasing their expertise in project management, mechanical engineering, and leadership.

John Jenkinson attended the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to their formal education, John also obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2013. John also received the Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors in Ohio in June 2012.