Plant Leader

About the role

The Plant Leader oversees the activities of the manufacturing operations through a team of supervisors and group leaders and ensures that we produce quality products that are delivered to the customer complete and on time. The Plant Leader consistently improves the efficiency of labor, materials, and machines through TPM deployment.

Responsibilities

• Drives all company safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure 100% compliance
• Deploys TPM across the location which includes the area of safety, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time deliveries, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures
• Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development and problem resolution in a way that supports the Blueprint
• Makes sure operations are efficient and safe, ensuring all applicable regulatory requirements are met/followed
• Improves plant operations, manufacturing processes and standardized work procedures leading to productivity and efficiency
• Oversees production supervision staff for all shifts
• Oversees production schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations
• Establishes and directs plant policies and procedures
• Makes sure overall plant performance meets production and quality standards
• Responsible for operational labor metrics, improvement in the Team Improvement Process and OEE metrics
• Lead and support TPM implementation and improvement opportunities throughout the plant and be the plant ambassador for quality and process excellence
• Full P&L responsibility; works closely with finance to partner towards sales objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations Management or equivalent experience in similar position
• 8 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Bilingual (English, Spanish) is an asset
• Computer skills in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook are required
• General accounting knowledge needed
• Communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be able to build strong teams and clearly articulate roles and responsibilities
• Have a passion for safety and employee engagement

About Owens Corning

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).

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.