Sr Manufacturing HR Lead

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Sr. Human Resources Lead for the Summit, IL facility serves as a strategic partner to the Plant Leader, driving an inclusive culture, organizational effectiveness, employee and labor relations, and talent development. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this role leads HR strategy and execution to support business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The HR Lead provides expert guidance on all human capital matters, ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives.

Reports to

Regional HR Leader – West with a dotted line to the Summit Plant Leader

Span of Control

2 direct reports: Sr HR Associate and Talent & Development Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and Executing HR Strategies
  • Collaboration with plant leadership to shape roles with clear accountability and growth opportunities
  • Driving pay-for-performance through effective use of company’s talent systems and practices
  • Building collaborative, engaged teams aligned to shared goals
  • Safety and engagement initiatives ensuring leaders and employees embody Owens Corning’s “Safer Together” brand
  • Supporting employee relations to ensure high plant and employee performance while ensuring consistent execution of company policy and practices
  • Diagnosing performance gaps and implementing innovative solutions to fill those gaps
  • Contributing to broader business strategy beyond HR
• Leading, Engaging, and Developing Talent
  • Driving recruitment strategies that enhance employer brand and candidate experience
  • Creating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to thrive
  • Leading training, onboarding, and development programs, including partnerships with local institutions
  • Investing in the growth and development of the HR team
  • Overseeing new hire training and ensuring new hires have a positive on-boarding experience
  • Coaching leaders on OC Leadership Capabilities and performance management
  • Facilitating employee engagement and recognition initiatives
  • Acting as a trusted advisor on organizational and talent matters
  • Partners with the plant leadership team to improve plant organizational results by measuring and assessing performance, diagnosing problems and implementing solutions
  • Supporting communication strategies that align and inspire teams
  • Promoting cross-functional collaboration to elevate plant performance
• Fostering a Positive Employee Relations Environment
  • Creating an inclusive, engaged culture with clear ownership and accountability
  • Ensuring talent is selected, trained, and equipped to meet performance expectations and business needs
  • Monitoring labor activity and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations
  • Establishing Owens Corning as an employer of choice in the Summit market
  • Building strong relationships with community and political stakeholders
  • Representing Owens Corning in local affairs and community events
  • Leveraging employee engagement as a platform for internal and external communications
• HR Functional Leadership
  • Advising on organizational structure, work design, and talent needs
  • Coaching leaders on employee development and growth planning
  • Modeling and promoting fair, inclusive leadership practices
  • Using capability modeling to guide skill development and workforce planning
  • Actively contributing to business team strategy and execution
  • Oversee training & development within the facility utilizing TPM methodologies in partnership with the Training and Development team
• Administrative HR Leadership
  • Championing plant-level Compensation & Benefits programs
  • Leading wellness strategy to foster employee well-being and engagement
  • Overseeing the administration of HRIS platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Talent Center, Kronos) for recruiting, payroll, Variable Incentive Pay, learning, reporting, and resolving employee inquiries
  • Leveraging HR analytics to support strategic business decisions

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • 5–7 years of progressive HR experience
• Preferred Experience
  • Demonstrated success in driving employee engagement and implementing impactful HR strategies
  • Proven ability to partner with business leaders to deliver strong operational results
  • 2-3 years’ experience as an HRBP supporting a unionized plant strongly preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead through growth, transformation, and innovation. Builds high-performance cultures that balance results with care for individuals.
  • Business Acumen: Understands key business metrics and financial drivers to align HR strategies with operational goals.
  • HR Expertise: Deep knowledge of HR best practices across performance management, compensation, talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.
  • Employee Relations: Skilled in coaching leaders and employees through complex issues, conducting investigations, leading in a unionized environment, and fostering a high-performing, compliant workplace.
  • Communication & Coaching: Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective at coaching for performance and development.
  • Strategic Thinking: Uses data and insights to guide decisions, anticipate future needs, and shape workforce capabilities.
  • Leadership & Influence: Inspires and energizes others, develops talent, drives results, and fosters collaboration across teams.
  • Execution & Accountability: Follows through on commitments, drives initiatives to completion, and models integrity.
  • Learning & Development: Actively engages in personal and team growth; promotes continuous learning.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more!

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

About Us

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.