Manufacturing Leadership Program (2027)

About the role

Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP) is designed to prepare candidates for technical or engineering roles within Owens Corning manufacturing facilities, while also exposing them to leadership training early on that will help accelerate their careers with many post program career paths available, including Plant Leadership roles. Participants complete the entirety of the program at an Owens Corning manufacturing plant. They will be mentored by seasoned technical, operations, and maintenance professionals. The program includes rotations in Technical (12 months), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) (6 months), Operations (6 months), and an optional Cross‑Functional assignment (6 months) covering operations, maintenance, safety leadership, talent and union leadership based on personal interests and plant/division strategies. Duration: 24 to 30 months. Program Outcome: At the conclusion, participants are placed in a full‑time assignment as a Manufacturing Engineer or Technical Leader at a North American Owens Corning manufacturing plant. Location of Assignment: Participants are based at various manufacturing sites in the US. Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market‑leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go‑to‑market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and analyze information to solve problems to optimize process.
• Investigate to resolve bottlenecks.
• Use expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, products, and cost efficiency.
• Work effectively and cooperate with others to improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop people leadership and enhance communication skills.

Requirements

• Takes initiative to competitively drive results.
• Executes against goals and timelines.
• Team player who can connect people to solve problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant major and/or field.
• Previous relevant internships/co‑ops in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate (assistance provided).