Plant Engineering Lead

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Engineering Lead at Owens Corning Appliance 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. This position is targeted to have the following direct reports: Quality Tech and Maintenance Team.

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe.  A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading in Safety

• Provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors
• Ensures a clear and effective measurement system is followed and used to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behavior and achievements; ensures accountability

• Participates in work area self-inspections and accident investigations as well as recommends corrective actions to make the workplace safer
• Leads and supports safety initiatives and processes to drive towards zero recordable injuries

Technical Excellence and Process Optimization

• Identify, lead, and implement process improvements and new process development
• Participate in the scope development and execution of all capital projects, to ensure safety, performance, schedule and cost goals of the projects are met or exceeded
• TPM leader for the site and the PM (maintenance) pillar leader which is responsible for developing metrics and actions for the maintenance team that are aligned with site TPM goals.
• Set clear and measurable expectations in line with plant goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relative performance metrics
• Share accountability for successful delivery of all aspects of the plant operating plan with other plant leadership team members
• Effectively communicate objectives holding people accountable to deliver results
• Actively drive understanding of customer requirements and the relationship to plant process variables to ensure products meet the customer FFU at all times
• Ensure that all customer complaints are recorded, communicated plant wide and thoroughly investigated with corrective action preventing recurrence
• Develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes / controls

• Demonstrate the ability to develop and meet key milestones, to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organization, and to technically contribute to the development of the process solutions
• Applies statistical methods/data analytics to improve capabilities and optimize capacity utilization
• Lead Quality organization to meet or exceed plant Quality goals. Ensure all PPAPs and other customer requirements are completed in timely manner.

Lead and Develop Talent

• 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
• Ensure a positive, creative, diverse and collaborative work environment where employees own the success of the business

• Plan, promote and organize training activities to constantly elevate the capabilities of employees
• Establish clear and measurable performance expectations and hold direct reports accountable for delivering the goals
• Actively participate in talent reviews as well as invest in the growth and development of self and others to achieve sustained success
• Maintain documentation, track, counsel and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur

Lead Across the Site

• 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience leading people

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to engage and care for others starting with safety
• Maintenance and Reliability management to include maintenance management software
• 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
• Strategic Plan implementation
• Impactful verbal and written communications
• Business and financial acumen
• Strong planning, resourcing and delegation skills
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge a plus
• Management of capital delivery
• Knowledge of Quality System, Quality assurance and Quality Control methodologies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Utilizing data and data collection systems, and Six Sigma methods for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
• Creating and implementing strategic and operations plans
• Leading and motivating peers, managers and subordinates
• 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
• Understands that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to create value for customer.
• Able to achieve results fast both individually and through teams
• Customer orientation: Has an external perspective and understands that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to serve our customers
• Acts as a leader amongst peers: Expected to embrace and help drive division initiatives throughout the business unit
• Demonstrates a strong self-awareness of one’s strengths, development needs and the impact of one’s own behavior on others; and consistently takes actions to be better
• A balanced sense of self-confidence and an abiding respect for others. Prioritizes strong personal wellbeing in order to maximize and fortify their contribution to the business. Operates in a transparent fashion without a personal agenda

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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.