Plant Engineering Leader
Owens Corning · Fairburn
Description:
The Technical Leader (Plant Engineering Leader) is responsible for providing all aspects of technical leadership to the Plant. The position reports to the Plant Leader and is a member of the plant leadership team. There is also a functional reporting relationship to the ISB Technical Leader in Granville, OH.
The Technical Leader has 7-15 direct reports depending on plant size including: Manufacturing Engineers for each operating line, batch, furnace and binder areas, Quality/CI Engineer(s), Packaging and Process Engineer(s) and participants in early career development programs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead for An Injury-Free Environment
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- Live the OC Safety Stand and adhere to Employee Safety Responsibilities
- Utilize technical knowledge to provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors
Metrics
- Recordable Incident Rate (RIR)
- Process Trial Safety Review (PTSR)
- Pre Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA)
- Safe Observation Reports (SOR)
2. Technical Excellence and Process Optimization
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- Understands current manufacturing process capability and drives to reduce variation
- Ensures product quality and consistency to improve the overall customer experience
- Provides a stewardship role in ensuring ISB Manufacturing maintains process standards and leverages knowledge for rapid deployment of best practices
- Identifies, leads & implements process development improvements from the Process Innovation Team
- Participate in the scope development and execution of all major projects, including rebuilds, to ensure safety, performance, schedule and cost goals of the projects are met or exceeded
- Actively drives understanding of customer requirements and the relationship to plant process variables to ensure products meet the customer FFU at all times
- Shares accountability for successful delivery of all aspects of the plant operating plan with other plant leadership team members
- Leads FI Pillar and additional TPM activities
Metrics
- Technical/performance deliverables
- Schedule
- Cost
3. Lead Across the Plant
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- Drive alignment between plant departments
- Share best practices, challenge thinking and provide candid and respectful feedback; set an example for the organization of how teamwork and partnerships should work
- Be seen as a great leader across the plant, driving engagement and supporting cross-functional projects and teams
- Assist the Plant Leader with other duties as required
Metrics
- Feedback from leadership, peers and direct reports
4. Leading and Developing Talent
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- Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation
- Effectively staff the organization with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal and external talent to satisfy both near-term and long-term succession needs
- Act as Development Coach for MLPs and Interns, creating the appropriate developmental experience and assuring the program outcome is achieved
Metrics
- Progress on Talent Development Plan
- Succession Talent Plan
- Talent Acquisition
5. Knowing Our Customer
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- Understanding and communicating customer expectations through effective use of standard work, reporting and teams communications
- Assuring standard processes are defined and in place that reliably provide product meeting customer performance and schedule expectations
- Facilitating a culture to maintain, improve and/or develop effective customer relationships
Metrics
- Customer FFU
- Schedule attainment
- Quality assurance
- Customer complaints, including service exceptions and claim dollars
Job Requirements
Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- A minimum of 5 years progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environment, fiberglass process experience preferred
- A minimum of two years experience leading people
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
Knowledge and Skills:
- Computer skills: The ability to utilize Owens Corning systems and the software necessary for this role
- Utilizing data and data collection systems, and Six Sigma methods for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
- Implementing strategic plans
- Impactful verbal and written communications
- Business and financial acumen
- Strong planning, resourcing and delegation skills
- Ability to engage and care for others starting with safety
- Ability to achieve results fast both individually and through teams
- Demonstrates and inspires company spirit
- An inspirational leader
Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
- Willingness to travel 20% when required to support improvements at other locations
- Willingness to relocate to meet future needs of the business
- Customer orientation: Has an external perspective and understands that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to serve our customers
- Accomplishes the goals of the business; translates strategies into actionable operating plans; sets goals for personal accomplishment; uses measurement methods to monitor progress; quickly overcomes barriers and adapts plans to ensure goal attainment
- Demonstrates a strong self-awareness of own strengths, development needs and the impact of own behavior on others; and consistently takes actions to improve impact
- A balanced sense of self-confidence and an abiding respect for others. Sustains others strong personal wellbeing in order to maximize and fortify their contribution to the business. Operates in a transparent fashion consistent with Owens Corning values.
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.
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.
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). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
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.