Stephen Barton

Stephen Barton is an accomplished engineer with extensive experience in the glass manufacturing industry, currently serving as a Furnace Hot Repair Engineer at O-I, where responsibilities include regional oversight of multiple facilities and furnaces. Previously held roles include Procurement Manager for Raw Materials in the Americas North, managing a substantial budget for critical material purchasing, and Sr. Batch & Furnace Manager, where leadership improved the department's direction and morale. Prior experience includes roles at Molson Coors Beverage Company, where leadership skills were honed in managing large teams and budgets, and at Ardagh Group, focusing on quality control. Stephen Barton holds a Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering from the Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University.