Operations Leader

Operations Leader Location(s):

Concord, NC, US, 28027

Function: Manufacturing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 62664

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Concord facility is an integral part of the Composites Solution Business Glass Reinforcements Model. It delivers a key component to Composites facilities. Concord is a non-union facility and is committed to the principles of positive management leadership as essential to our ongoing success. Owens Corning ensures a focus on productivity to remain competitive through the application of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology. The Operations Leader is a key player in the culture change necessary for realizing the benefits of TPM in our overall facility results.

The Concord Operations Leader is responsible for all aspects of the safety, quality, cost and production for the Concord plant. This job is critical to the performance and growth of the facility. This leadership position is accountable for a multi-shift, manufacturing operation and plays an integral role in the establishment of a strong and sustainable safety culture. The Operations Leader must demonstrate leadership across department boundaries to safely produce a quality product, at the lowest possible cost, while remaining compliant with all corporate initiatives.

Suitable candidates will have proven experience leading through personal connection with demonstrated experience utilizing positive employee relations to achieve goals. This leader will benefit from proven successes in a discrete, low volume, high complexity manufacturing environment, where effective change management skills have been applied to advance the mission of the business while maintaining the true identity of the culture.

The position reports to the Plant Leader.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.

• Ensure a safe work environment through strict adherence to OC safety policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety and housekeeping
• Be committed to the principles of environmental and product stewardship

Metrics

• • Safety Metrics - RIR, First Aids, Near Misses, SAFE, Critical 6, Behavior Based Observations, HRC
  • Completion of 5S Implementation Plan & standard generation throughout the facility
  • TPM Deployment

2. Provide leadership to ensure product quality

• Partner with peers, engineers, etc. to constantly meet/exceed customer expectations
• Focus on Quality Assurance tools and maintain quality standards
• Provide leadership to all operation manufacturing process areas.

Metrics

• Customer Feedback
• Quality Assurance, Scrap Reduction/Elimination
• Inventory Management
• TPM Deployment - QM, FI, Focus

3. Efficiently develop and leverage plant personnel and equipment to maximize productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting plant business plan

• Increase value of enterprise by identifying and eliminating waste to improve safety, quality, and productivity by utilizing Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S and TPM methodologies
• Define, establish, and direct the workforce, physical assets, budgets and objectives of the area teams to the budgeted levels
• Lead equipment modifications and improvement projects to improve safety, housekeeping, product quality, productivity and equipment reliability
• Operate within or better than the fiscal year's budget
• Continually monitor spending and develop cost savings opportunities
• Contribute to annual and long-term capital planning process and execution

Metrics

• Maximize Job Efficiency, Operating Efficiency, Volume produced per day, and Conversion Efficiency.
• Labor Cost
• % Overtime
• Schedule Attainment
• TPM Deployment - AM/PM focus

4. Maintain controlled and capable processes with emphasis on inventory levels

• Optimize WIP with focused improvement projects

Metrics

• Labor Hour / Kg

5. Develop and maintain positive employee relations

• Demonstrate commitment for building a high-performance workplace environment that nurtures and facilitates open communications, employee engagement and values diversity
• Demonstrate a passion for the development of people
• Develop effective and mutually beneficial partnerships with primary workforce continuously improving employee engagement
• Facilitate dispute/conflict resolution process successfully

Metrics

• • Talent Development
  • Engagement Level
  • Change Management Effectiveness

6. Talent: Leading Leaders

• Establish and champion the operations vision
• Committed to advancing leadership capabilities in self and others
• Maintain a focus on effective communications
• Effectively lead cultural changes and initiatives that move the culture forward in training, employee involvement, hiring standards, evaluations, corrective actions
• Facilitate group involvement and lead group decision-making
• Provide development plans for direct reports to realize and promote an environment of continuous learning
• Ensure direct reports are competent, aligned, and leading operations as a group
• Set clear and measurable performance expectations, and establish, communicate, and regularly review commitments to ensure employee milestones are achieved as planned.

Metrics

• Performance Review Completion
• Performance Management - Complete goals and objectives and follow-up
• RoS - Role of Supervisor deployment, effectiveness, and sustainability
• Talent share - external to Concord - Promoter of talent.
• Leadership Capabilities for Growth

7. Communications

• Communicate expectations around continuous improvement and TPM with all team members
• Provide ongoing operations key process indicator updates to lead team and employees
• Communicate financial and statistical data in a manner that the employees can understand and use the information to improve operations. Utilize Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Ensure coordinated communication and direction across all shifts and through leadership
• Act as an agent for positive change, continually raising the bar with the objective of attaining and sustaining world class manufacturing performance as defined by CSB Manufacturing Leadership

Metrics

• All employees are able to speak about operational metrics / statistics and plant updates
• All employees demonstrate their understanding of operating efficiencies by exercising improved work habits and controls
• Provide up to date and correct data including SQDC boards throughout plant.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• 5+ years manufacturing leadership experience required
• Six Sigma Green Belt, TPM or experience in Continuous Improvement preferred
• Experience making high-impact decisions in fast-paced environment
• Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products to deliver effective reports and presentation

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Possesses strong manufacturing process and financial acumen
• TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies
• ISO
• Grows and mentors talent.
• Possesses strong change management skills
• Demonstrated abilities to lead and expand a culture of high engagement utilizing positive employee relations

Personal Characteristics:

• Passion for safety & customers
• Results oriented team player
• Flexible and balanced: seeks to understand the perspective of others
• Manages complex situations to remove stressor
• Leverages the strengths of others
• Effective communicator
• Ability to connect effectively with talent at all levels of the organization
• Keen assessor of talent with effective methods to develop others
• Strong interpersonal skills and people leader
• Motivates and inspires others
• Strong organizational skills
• High technical aptitude
• Resolves conflict as needed with effective dispute resolution
• Confident and empathetic
• Longer term aspirations, capable to lead a plant

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 18,000 employees in 30 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 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visitwww.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord

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