KNOWING THE BUSINESS AND OUR CUSTOMERS

• Continuously builds insight into the business’s market, customer base and strategies
• Creates an environment where all employees are focused on serving our customers
• Develops 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 customers
• Ensures 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 mindset
• Gains alignment and relationship with commercial and sales team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 8+Yrs. Minimum work experience in a manufacturing environment
• A minimum of three years’ experience in leading people in a cross-functional and complex environment
• Demonstrated project or process management skill
• Highly organized, resilient and self-motivated

EXPERIENCE

• Exposure to cross-functional team leadership or participation within the organization
• Experience in discrete manufacturing a plus
• A history of hiring, growing and promoting talent within an organization
• Demonstrated ability of coaching and guiding for results
• Demonstrated success of engaging others
• TPM experience preferred
• Experience in driving results and improving function, team or area productivity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Computer skills – the ability to utilize OC systems and the software necessary for this role
• Able to utilize data driven problem solving methods for decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
• Able to create and implement strategic and operations plans
• Leading and motivating peers, managers and subordinates
• Able to influence and engage people across the plant and the company
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Business and Financial acumen
• Strong planning, resourcing and delegation skills
• Able to engage and care for others starting with safety
• Able to achieve results fast both individually and through teams
• Able to collaborate and foster teamwork
• Demonstrated success in working closely with peers for the good of the business- other plant leaders, COE, S&T, Supply Chain
• Customer orientation: Has an external perspective and understands that all business opportunities start with knowing customers’ needs as well as competitively executing against costumer expectations
• Able to develop people
• Embraces and helps drive division initiatives throughout the business unit and is willing and able to take on additional division type assignments as needed
• Able to competitively drive results
• Able to inspire and energize others
• Excellent performance management skills and be able to differentiate rewards based on the performance of individuals
• Able to engage self and others in learning
• Ability to travel as needed

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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 Valleyfield 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 5 direct reports and overall responsibility for approximately 55 primary employees.