Plant Leader

The Starr Plant Leader is accountable for leading business change and the continuous growth and development within the facility. 

The plant leader is expected to lead from an outside-in perspective, understand what is necessary for the customer to be successful and manage and oversee all plant operations providing vision, strategy and leadership to achieve and maintain highest standards of safety, engagement, costs, productivity, efficiency, quality and customer service. 

Reports to:  Operations Director, Technical Insulation

Span of Control: This position has 6 direct reports.  The facility has approximately 150 employees.

Leading safety and security for an injury free work environment

• Leads from the OC Safety Stand: All accidents are preventable, safety is everyone’s responsibility, working safely is condition of employment
• Ensures a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors
• Shows passion and caring for our people, leads from our safety stand and treats safety as the first priority.
• Ensures a clear and effective measurement system is established and implemented to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behaviors and achievements as well as ensures accountability

Knowing Our Customers 

• Develop a culture that embraces the realistic goal of zero defects for our Customers. 
• Raise the level of our quality systems and service to provide a customer experience that fosters strong relations. 
• Ensure open communication between the facility and its customers.
• Ensure customer quality and service concerns are resolved in a timely manner.

Developing and Executing Plant Business Strategy

The plant leader will have responsibility for the development and execution of the plant’s business strategy, aligned with the overall company, business unit, and Technical Insulation Operations vision and strategies, consisting of the following: 

• Safety for an Injury Free Work Environment
• Determining Critical Outcomes for the facility
• People Strategy including talent development and acquisition
• Operational Excellence through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to achieve Zero Accidents, Zero Defects, and Zero Breakdowns
• Sustainability and Environmental Compliance / Stewardship
• Customer Service and Satisfaction

Directing Operations

• Provide effective vision, leadership and direction to plant personnel
• Provide an injury free environment
• Engage Employees. Create an inclusive work environment in which employees become engaged to commit to the organization and its bottom line, feeling pride and job ownership.
• Ensure effective deployment of employee relations practices
• Partner with sales and the customer in order to cultivate a customer-focused culture that:
• Drives incremental sales from the plant
• Creates an environment in which products and processes are designed to ensure customer satisfaction
• Effectively incorporates customer perspectives in all business activities.

• Control/Reduce Operating Cost- identify and seize opportunities to enhance efficiencies, streamline processes, and leverage resources in order to reduce cost
• Build and drive sustained revenue growth
• Drive the business toward enhancing product and service quality
• Ensure effective environmental controls are in place
• Identify and implement year over year improvements in sustainability
• Ensure consistent compliance with all applicable legal requirements (safety, environmental, financial, etc.)

Leading and Developing Talent 

• Lead transformative cultural change to drive value creation and innovation
• Lead with inclusive behaviors that attract and engage a diverse employee base
• Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation. 
• Effective staffing of the organization; competent people and the appropriate mix of internal and external talent satisfying both near-term and long-term succession needs
• Invest in the growth and development of identified high potential talent 

Experience:

• A minimum of eight years of broadening industrial assignments and experience.
• A minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing leading people in a cross-functional and complex manufacturing environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering, Science, Operations or Business.
• A related Master’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous Experience: Operations Leader, Controller, Supply Chain Leader is typical.
• Business and financial acumen
• Building strong teams, understanding social/behavioral dynamics
• Developer of talent

• Strong process, engineering, and technical abilities
• Able to engage and care for others starting with safety
• Able to achieve results fast both individually and through teams
• People focused leadership style
• Customer orientation
• Action oriented

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). 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.