DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Leader is responsible for leading the Silentex Wixom Michigan manufacturing operation, working in a matrix organization. Key interface will take place with Customers, Suppliers, and Technical, Safety, and Manufacturing resources from the Composites team.
The Silentex Operations Leader is accountable for delivering a strategic Ops Plan, consistent with the three stands of Owens Corning, namely 1/ drive to zero safety incidents, 2/ eliminate all forms of waste and 3/ elevate the individual performance capability of employees at the site. He/she provides operations leadership through continuous improvement/lean manufacturing and directs program management for Ops projects.
The position reports to the Silentex Business Manager.

CUSTOMER KNOWLEDGE

• Understand clearly the requirements of customers, develop a continuous improvement culture to meet/exceed their requirements based on the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Create a long-term manufacturing vision that supports business strategies and ensures we can maintain a competitive manufacturing presence.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of experience and expertise in manufacturing, plant leadership and/or operations support roles
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Multifunction experiences outside of operations

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Has good technical and process skills, is able to work with technical data to ensure fact based decisions are made
• Excellent communication skills. Is able to gain commitment and engagement throughout the organization
• Proven ability to build and lead teams.
• General business knowledge and clear understanding of customer needs and expectations
• Proven ability to network in a complex organization both internally and externally

ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong intellect. Bright individual, with ability to combine analytical reasoning, creativity and judgment. Quick study, able to handle complex matters, with multiple initiatives going on simultaneously
• Highly ethical. Can be trusted to do only the “right thing” for the employees and stakeholders. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.
• Results oriented. Energetic, resourceful, with strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with status-quo, continuously striving for excellence.
• Change agent. Comfortable designing for the future, while managing day-to-day
• Low Ego. Puts needs of the business ahead of him/herself. Operates in a transparent fashion without a personal agenda, while possessing a well-developed sense of humor.
• Ability to manage in a matrix environment, across national boundaries and cultures.