Manufacturing Leadership Program (2027)

About the role

The Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP) prepares candidates for technical or engineering roles within Owens Corning manufacturing facilities while providing early‑stage leadership training. Participants complete the entire program at an Owens Corning plant, receiving mentorship from seasoned technical, operations, and maintenance professionals. The program includes rotations in Technical, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Operations, and an optional cross‑functional assignment aligned with the participant’s interests.

Program details

Duration: 24 to 30 months.

• Technical (12 months): Process support, quality data analysis, and leveraging data for decision‑making.
• Total Productive Maintenance (6 months): Leadership of a cross‑functional team to eliminate plant losses using TPM principles.
• Operations (6 months): Front‑line leadership with a customer‑driven approach and people management.
• Cross‑Functional (optional, 6 months): Exposure to operations, maintenance, safety leadership, talent and union leadership based on personal interests and plant or division strategies.

Key responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering Technology, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous relevant internships or co‑ops in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations.
• Initiative to competitively drive results and execute against goals and timelines.
• Team player who can connect people to solve problems.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate (assistance provided).

Program outcome

Upon completion, participants are placed in a full‑time assignment as a Manufacturing Engineer or Technical Leader at a North American Owens Corning manufacturing plant.

Location

Participants are based at various Owens Corning manufacturing sites across the United States.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building‑products leader with three market‑leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors for residential markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the company is listed on the NYSE (OC). Owens Corning is committed to building better and achieving more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people.