Manufacturing Leadership Program (2027)

Who We Are: 

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 has the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, learn from one another and maximize the potential of a global workplace. 

Manufacturing Leadership Program Description: 

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. The program will have rotations in Technical, TPM, and Operations, with the availability of a cross-functional assignment at the end of the training per the candidate’s interests. 

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. 

• Total Productive Maintenance (6 months): Focuses on influential leadership through guiding a cross- functional team to eliminate losses in the plant using TPM principles. 

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

• Cross-Functional- Optional (6 months): Includes aspects like operations, maintenance, safety leadership, talent and union leadership based on personal interests and plant or division strategies. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Troubleshoot and analyze information to solve problems 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 enhancing communication skills. 

Program Outcome: 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.  

What We’re Looking For: 

• Takes initiative to competitively drive results 

• Executes against goals and timelines 

• Team player who can connect people to solve problems 

Selection Criteria: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, 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) 

Location of Assignment: 

Participants are based at various manufacturing sites in the US.