Digital Program Lead

Digital Program Lead

Location(s): Granville, OH, US, Waxahachie, TX, US, Fairburn, GA, US, Kansas City, KS, US, Newark, OH, US

Function: Manufacturing

Audience: Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

PURPOSE OF JOB: We are seeking forward-thinking Digital Program Lead to execute the digital transformation strategy across our manufacturing operations. This role is designed to drive digital enablement solutions that close performance gaps, create business value, and support scalable, data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidates have experience in manufacturing, a strong technical foundation, and a passion for solutions that provide value to our frontline teams. Scope extends beyond a single plant: convert pilots into enterprise-ready standards and templates Partner with regional/divisional experts and site champions to deploy solutions consistently Ensure knowledge capture and reuse (OPLs, SOPs, playbooks, videos) to reduce variability across plants

Reports To:

Leader, Digital Portfolio Program Leader

Location:

Within 50 miles of one of the following MNF or Office Locations (Waxahachie, TX, Kansas City KS, Toledo, OH, Granville, OH, Delmar, NY, Fairburn, GA, Rockford, IL, Tallmadge, OH)

Travel:

20 – 40% for pre-planned activities such as site support, to support pilots, project/technology roll out, site assessments & network standardization activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Solution Design & Standardization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert plant-level successes into scalable standards for processes, people, data, and tools.

Portfolio Management and Execution: Plan and execute network rollouts from pilot to scale, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and driving consistent adoption.

Change Leadership: Lead change management initiatives, including strategies, communication plans, and campaigns to support technology and process adoption. Define and promote best practices for implementing digital transformation technologies across the business.

Frontline Enablement & Learning at Scale: Capture and document lessons learned; publish to a central knowledge hub for reuse across plants and shifts. Ability to simplify complex technical concepts, design engaging learning experiences, and coach frontline teams to accelerate adoption of digital solutions.

Performance Monitoring & Benchmarking: Track adoption of standards across plants, replication speed, and TPM digital maturity. Deploy targeted support and resources to sites with low adoption or performance gaps. Monitor project progress using scorecards aligned to key metrics; provide regular updates to stakeholders. Measure ROI of digital investments (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains) and implement continuous improvement actions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience-based technical expertise 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment Proven ability to lead new initiatives and cross-functional teams in complex, multi-site environments Comfortable with technology and passionate about enabling others through training and knowledge sharing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Apply the TPM OC Way to stabilize processes; convert chronic losses to standards. Influence without authority; guide multi-plant adoption and sustainment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Be curious and motivated to think differently, asking excellent questions and refusing to accept the status quo. Implement new products, processes, standards, or operational plans that impact functional results

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

Standardization Rate: % of plants using approved templates/standards. Replication Speed: time from pilot success to network deployment. Stability & Flow: OEE, time-in-centerline, MTTR Knowledge Reuse & Adoption: OPL/SOP reuse across plants

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 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.