Operations Leader

Company: Owens Corning
Location: Concord
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

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


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

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  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain controlled and capable processes with emphasis on inventory levels
  
  
  
  Optimize WIP with focused improvement projects
  
  
  
  
  Metrics
  
  
  Labor Hour / Kg
  
  
  
  
  
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  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
  
  
  
  
  
  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, visit.
  
  Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
  
  
  Nearest Secondary Market: Concord
  
  
  
  
  

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