Pipe Plant Leader LOOKING FOR Pipe Plant Leader JOB AT Newark, OH

The Pipe Plant Leader is accountable for leading business changes and the continuous growth and development of the Pipe Factory. The Pipe Plant Leader is expected to lead from an outside–in perspective, understand what is necessary for the customer to be successful and manage and oversee all Pipe Plant operations providing vision, strategy and leadership to achieve and maintain the highest standards of Safety, Engagement, Cost, Productivity, Efficiency, Quality and Customer Service.

Reports to: Newark Site Leader and is a member of the Plant Leadership Team

Span of Control: Approximately 130 people

The Pipe Plant Leader will have the responsibility to:

Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities:

• Champion a scratch free & injury free work environment through strict adherence of the OC safety policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety and housekeeping
• Upholds sustainability and environmental compliance/stewardship

Metrics:

• RIR
• First Aids
• Corrective Actions
• Behavior Based Safety Program
• SAFE/Critical 6
• MINT/SIF
• Environmental Deviations

Competitively Drive Results:

• Accountable for Pipe Factory profitability, cost reduction programs and productivity
• Ensure effective deployment & compliance of employee/labor relations practices
• Establish a World Class Housekeeping and 5S Environment
• Lead the Pipe Plant through the TPM journey & actively participate in the Newark Sites development of TPM
• Respond to unplanned downtime events with a sense of urgency with attention to safety and detail
• Increase the value of the enterprise by identifying and eliminating waste to improve productivity and cash flow through continuous improvement efforts and lean methodologies

Metrics:

• Productivity
• Plant Efficiencies
• Plant KMI, KPI & KAI

Know Our Customers:

• Partner with sales and the customer to cultivate a customer-focused culture which:
  • Drives incremental sales from the plant
  • Creates an environment in which products and processes are designed to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Effectively incorporates customer perspectives in all business activities
• Raise the quality systems and service to provide a customer experience that fosters strong relations.
• Partner with peers, product engineers, etc. to clearly understand customer’s FFU’s and constantly meet/exceed customer expectations

Metrics:

• Operational Excellence through productivity, cash flow and waste elimination
• Customer Fitness for use (FFU)
• Schedule Attainment
• Customer Complaints including SEC Claim Dollars
• On-time Delivery to Promise
• Order Fill Rate
• Quality Assurance
• Layered Process Audits

Lead and Develop Talent:

• Set clear and measurable performance expectations, in line with Newark Plant, Divisional and Corporate Goals
• Demonstrate commitment for building a work environment that nurtures and facilitates open communication, employee engagement and diversity

• Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation and utilization of people
• Effectively staff the organization by attracting, developing & retaining the best talent.

Metrics

• Performance of Direct Reports
• Progress on Talent Development Plan
• Succession Talent Plan
• Talent Acquisition

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 7 years of industrial manufacturing/maintenance assignments and experience
• A Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Science, Operations or Business.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Able to engage and care for others starting with Safety
• Leadership skills and experience gained from on the job and formal training in team leadership, facilitation, problem solving, diversity, safety, waste elimination and lean manufacturing
• TPM and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
• Building strong teams
• Strong process, engineering and technical abilities
• Experience in dealing with union operations and experience in contract negotiations
• Business and financial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and turn strategy into action
• Able to achieve results fast both individually and through teams

Personal Characteristics:

• People focused leadership style
• Establishes a course of action
• Demonstrates a strong self-awareness of one’s own strengths and development needs
• Positive and confident
• Analytical and Strategic, yet capable of simplifying the complex
• Competitive and driven by goal achievement
• Open to new ideas and continually benchmarks against the best

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses – Composites, Insulation, and Roofing – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 20,000 employees in 33 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 2021 sales of $8.5 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.