Operations Leader
Company: Owens Corning
Location: Concord
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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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
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
TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies
ISO
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
Keywords: Owens Corning, Kannapolis , Operations Leader, Other , Concord, North Carolina
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