Manufacturing Leadership Program (2025)

At Owens Corning it’s our people that make the difference. We foster an inclusive environment where all Owens Corning employees are heard and appreciated for the value each distinct voice brings to the team. Each employee can share their unique perspectives, learn from one another, and maximize the potential of a global workplace.

About The Program:

The Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP) is designed to prepare candidates for technical or engineering roles within our manufacturing facilities, while also exposing them to leadership training early on that will help accelerate their careers with many post program career paths available including Plant Leadership roles. Manufacturing Leadership Program participants complete the entirety of the program at an Owens Corning manufacturing plant. During this time participants will be mentored by seasoned technical, operations, and maintenance professionals.

Duration: The program spans 24 to 30 months.

Rotations: Participants engage in rotations across various areas:

• Technical (12 months):  Involves process support, quality data analysis, and leveraging data for decision-making.

• Operations (6 months): Focuses on front-line leadership with a customer-driven approach and people management.

• Maintenance (6 months): Covers maintenance procedures, reliability, root cause analysis, supervision, and capital projects.

• Cross-Functional- Optional (6 months): Includes aspects like total productive maintenance, safety leadership, and union leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and analyze information to problem solve to optimize process.
• Investigate to resolve bottlenecks.
• Use expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, products, and cost efficiency.
• Working effectively and cooperating with others to improve manufacturing processes.
• Developing people leadership and enhance communication skills.

At the conclusion of the Manufacturing Leadership Program, you are placed in a full-time assignment as a Manufacturing Engineer or Technical Leader at a North American Owens Corning manufacturing plant. You will be able to leverage your experiences in the program to be successful in this full-time role and to continue to advance your career path as you desire.

What We’re Looking For:

Seeking an enthusiastic candidate who will take initiative to drive results, execute goals, and creatively navigate through tasks. Demonstrates a desire to develop technical and leadership capabilities, in a manufacturing environment, while furthering their career and long-term impact on Owens Corning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant major and/or field
• Previous relevant internships/co-ops in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate (assistance provided)

BENEFITS:

The base salary range for this position is $78,000.  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), paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT:

Participants are based at various manufacturing sites in the US.