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Owens Corning · 1 day ago

Plant Engineering Lead

Grove City, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Owens Corning is a leader in building products committed to sustainable innovation. The Engineering Lead will provide technical leadership to the plant, ensuring safety, process optimization, and talent development while collaborating with the plant leadership team.

Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringProcess OptimizationMaintenance ManagementSix SigmaStatistical Process ControlData AnalyticsQuality AssurancePlanning SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

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

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

Company

Owens Corning

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Owens Corning maintains an unconditional commitment to safety. In its quest for an injury-free workplace.

Founded in 1938

Toledo, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.owenscorning.com/

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