Sr Plant Engineering Lead

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Newark Pipe Technical Leader will ensure that all manufacturing processes are robust and operationally capable for the manufacture of product that meets quality requirements and cost objectives. He/she will provide technical leadership in the resolution of manufacturing problems, effectively communicating with all levels of the organization, including customers and suppliers. The person in this position helps to establish and implement organizational strategies, standards, and practices to achieve best-in-class performance. He/she will succeed by effectively engaging all levels of the operation. This position also manages all aspects of quality systems and structure at the local level. The successful candidate will have demonstrated successful leadership in prior roles and will continue to develop leadership skills in this role. This position is a member of the Pipe Leadership team.

Reports to: Directly to the Pipe Plant Leader; functional reporting to the Newark Plant Technical Leader

Span of Control: All manufacturing processes and products of assigned plant.

Responsibilities

Living the Safety Stand and adhering to the employee safety responsibilities
Ensure a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and build a culture where safety is a priority.
Ensure a clear and effective measurement system is followed and used to drive results; reward and celebrate safe behavior and achievements; ensure accountability
Ensure that all control plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to the technical operation of the production lines are in place
Lead and support safety initiatives and processes to drive towards zero safety incidents.

Driving Technical, Process and Quality Improvements (60%)
Identify and lead new process improvements
Set clear and measurable expectations, in line with plant goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relative performance metrics
Effectively communicate objectives holding people accountable to deliver results
Network/partner with peers to operate with zero environmental non-conformities maintaining compliance to applicable company, government and regulatory policies
Administer and ensure strict adherence to business quality program, resulting in consistent and high product quality to customers
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 to prevent 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
Apply statistical methods/data analytics to estimate future manufacturing requirements
Utilize capital execution from inception to completion for process/technical improvements
Understand current manufacturing process capability, drives to reduce variation, and ensures product quality and consistency to improve the overall customer experience.
Ensures nonconforming products are not shipped to our customers
Own all aspects of quality at the local level
Act as primary plant contact with the Product & Process Innovation Teams to implement development improvements
Promote a data driven approach to all quality related problems in plant
Ensure that all plant quality testing equipment is calibrated and testing methods are followed.
Facilitate quality related training (includes understanding customer requirements translated to process variables, SPC, procedures and practices, ISO management systems) for all employees in the plant.
Actively participate in the quality network and be a conduit for best practice sharing in the plant with respect to product quality and service

Knowing the business and our customers (20%)
Create an environment where all employees are engaged, empowered and focused on serving our customers
Develop relationships with customers and understand what it takes to ensure OC manufactures products that they define as high quality, and participate in developing solutions for serving our customers
Ensure standard processes are defined and in place that reliably provide product meeting customer performance and scheduled expectations

Leading and Developing Talent (10%)
As a member of the Pipe Leadership Team, create a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation
Effectively staff the organization by leveraging the appropriate mix of internal and external talent to satisfy both near-term performance 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 our employees
Establish clear and measurable performance expectations and holds direct reports accountable for delivering the goals
Actively participate in talent reviews to regularly evaluate the strengths and development opportunities, while investing in the growth and development of direct reports and others to achieve sustained success
Maintain documentation, tracking, counseling and executing coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur

Executing Strategy across the organization (10%)
As a member of the Pipe Leadership Team, determine organizational objectives and priorities in support of the Plant's strategy and vision and develop teams to deliver results and ensure strong execution
Live the values and vision of the company and establish an engaged team characterized by mutual trust, open communication, teamwork and recognition
Partner with relevant stakeholders to identify and address process improvement opportunities to eliminate waste, enhance safety, reduce cost, increase capacity and productivity and improve the product
Use various tools (Lean/Kaizen, etc.) to drive improved productivity and plant performance and build a lean culture

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience

EXPERIENCE:
Three years proven technical experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
Proven results in driving product and process improvement in the manufacturing environment
Demonstrated capability in change management
Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of management and all hourly employees
Lean manufacturing experience preferred
TPM experience preferred
Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Engages and cares for others, starting with safety
Customer orientation: Has an external perspective and understands that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to serve our customers
Achieves results fast, individually and through teams
Takes business risks, grows from failures, celebrates successes
Demonstrates strategic planning and thinking skills while executing process and product quality improvements
Creates a vivid picture that excites employees, customers and partners about winning and what it takes to win. Exudes energy that is contagious and instills in others a passion to excel and the confidence to achieve more than is believe possible
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
Continuous improvement leader mindset. Utilizes data and data collection systems and Six Sigma methodology for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
Acts as a leader amongst peers: Expected to embrace and help drive plant business initiatives throughout the plant.
Establishes courses of action: translates strategies into actionable operating plans; sets goals for personal and team accomplishment; uses measurement methods to monitor progress; quickly overcomes barriers and adapts plans to ensure goal alignment
Demonstrates a strong self-awareness of one's strengths, development needs and the impact of one's own behavior on others; and consistently acts to be better
A balanced sense of self-confidence and an abiding respect for others. Priorities strong personal well-being to maximize and fortify their contribution to the business. Operates in a transparent fashion without a personal agenda.

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

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