Audience :
Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement : On Site
Requisition ID : 65841
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The Plant Leader position is accountable to implement an inclusive culture, organizational strategies, standards, practices, leading business changes and the continuous growth and development of the Winchester, VA plant. The Plant Leader owns the financial performance of the site and is responsible for plant cost. The Plant Leader is also an integral partner in executing the operations strategy for the business. They are expected to lead from an outside-in perspective, understand what is necessary for the customer to be successful and manage and oversee all operations through the TPM Operating System - providing vision, strategy, and leadership to achieve and maintain the highest standards of Safety, Engagement, Cost, Productivity, Efficiency, Quality, Talent Development and Customer Service.
In addition, the Plant Leader collaborates closely with other Plant Leaders and leadership across the business to leverage One Company best practices focused on eliminating waste, serving our customers and growing and developing our people. The Plant Leader is also an active member of the community and represents Owens Corning's interest in local affairs.
Reports to : Operations Director
Span of Control : This position has 6 direct reports and overall responsibility for approximately 90 primary employees.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading safety and security for an injury free work environment
Leads from the OC Safety Stand of Safer Together : All accidents are preventable, safety is everyone's responsibility, working safely is condition of employmentEnsures a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitorsShows passion and caring for our people, leads from our safety stand and treats safety as the first priorityAllocates resources and identifies investments required on systems, focused programs and leadership to strive for zero injuriesEnsures a clear and effective measurement system is established and implemented to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behaviors and achievements as well as ensures accountabilityKnowing the business and our customers
Continuously builds insight into the business's market, customer base and strategiesCreates an environment where all employees are focused on serving our customersDevelops relationships with customers to understand what it takes to ensure high quality products as defined by our customers and develops solutions to better serve our customersEnsures the supply of consistent quality products in a timely manner and superior customer experience that fosters customer loyalty and strong relationships; operates with a zero-defect mindsetGains alignment and relationship with commercial and sales team.Executing business strategy and directing operations to drive towards manufacturing excellence
Leads with a clear view of where the organization needs to be in 1-3 years; communicating strategic direction to employees and how it fits with the day-to-day actions and results being drivenProvides guidance to the technical leadership in the plantIdentifies and drives continuous improvement efforts through both the personal use and promotion of standardized work to cut cost and improve productivity and qualityDrives cost leadership by engaging employees across the organization, identifying improvement opportunities and executing against themSets clear and measurable performance expectations, in line with division and corporate goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relevant operations performance metricsOversees the development of a comprehensive annual capital budget and operations plan; initiates timely and appropriate capital requests to maintain or enhance plant performance necessary to meet customer needsOperates with zero environmental non-conformities to applicable company, government and regulatory policiesContinuously improves the plant operations environmental footprint consistent with company goals and community interestsDeveloping a positive employee relations environment
Ensures a positive, creative, diverse and collaborative work environment where employees own the success of the businessSelects talent based on business needs; ensures the proper trainings, tools, processes and systems are in place to empower our people to deliver against performance expectationsCreates an environment where all employees are engaged, empowered and focused on serving our customersMonitors labor activities and leverages employee relations resources as appropriate to ensure compliance with all company policies and governmental regulationsParticipates in collective bargaining agreement negotiations as an employer representative.Establishes OC as an employer of choice in the local marketBuilds a facility worthy of being used as marketing and communications platform, both internal and externalMaintains productive relationships with key political and community decision makers and represents the company in relevant community mattersLeading and Developing Talent
Creates an inclusive environment where employees understand their unique contributions and feel empowered to unlock their full potential.Leads with integrity, passion and creates an environment of appreciation for all.Builds collaborative and engaged teams through shared goals, open communication, and celebration of team success.Creates "complete" jobs with strong accountability and development opportunitiesCreates an environment where talent is developed, and their full potential is realizedEffectively builds a diverse team with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal promotions and external recruitment to satisfy both near-term performance and long-term succession needs as well as ensure the sustained success of the businessInvests in the growth and development of direct reports and other identified talent in the organization; Be engaged in personal development as wellEnsures alignment with functional leadership (e.g., finance, safety, human resources) on performance management and talent developmentJOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required10 yrs. Minimum work experience in a manufacturing environmentA minimum of five years' experience in leading people in a cross-functional and complex environmentDemonstrated project or process management skillHighly organized, resilient and self-motivatedEXPERIENCE
Exposure to cross-functional team leadership or participation within the organizationExperience in discrete manufacturing a plusA history of hiring, growing and promoting talent within an organizationDemonstrated ability of coaching and guiding for resultsDemonstrated success of engaging othersTPM experience preferredExperience in driving results and improving function, team or area productivityKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer skills - the ability to utilize OC systems and the software necessary for this roleAble to utilize data driven problem solving methods for decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costsAble to create and implement strategic and operations plansLeading and motivating peers, managers and subordinatesAble to influence and engage people across the plant and the companyEffective verbal & written communication skillsBusiness and Financial acumenStrong planning, resourcing and delegation skillsAble to engage and care for others starting with safetyAble to achieve results fast both individually and through teamsAble to collaborate and foster teamworkDemonstrated success in working closely with peers for the good of the business- other plant leaders, COE, S&T, Supply ChainCustomer orientation : Has an external perspective and understands that all business opportunities start with knowing customers' needs as well as competitively executing against costumer expectationsAble to develop peopleEmbraces and helps drive division initiatives throughout the business unit and is willing and able to take on additional division type assignments as neededAble to competitively drive resultsAble to inspire and energize othersExcellent performance management skills and be able to differentiate rewards based on the performance of individualsAble to engage self and others in learningAbility to travel as needed#LI-DB1 #LI-ONSITE
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.
Nearest Major Market : Washington DC
