Plant Engineering Leader

Plant Engineering Leader Location: Fairburn, GA, US, 30213-2800 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 68784 Description: The Technical Leader (Plant Engineering Leader) is responsible for providing all aspects of technical leadership to the plant. The position reports to the Plant Leader and is a member of the plant leadership team. There is also a functional reporting relationship to the ISB Technical Leader in Granville, OH. Responsibilities Lead for an Injury-Free Environment: Live the OC Safety Stand and adhere to Employee Safety Responsibilities; utilize technical knowledge to provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors. Ensure Technical Excellence and Process Optimization: Understand current manufacturing process capability and drive to reduce variation; ensure product quality and consistency; provide stewardship in maintaining process standards and leveraging knowledge for rapid deployment of best practices; identify, lead and implement process development improvements; participate in scope development and execution of all major projects; actively drive understanding of customer requirements to ensure products meet customer FFU; share accountability for successful delivery of all aspects of the plant operating plan; lead the FI Pillar and TPM activities. Lead and Develop Talent: Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management; effectively staff the organization with competent people; act as development coach for MLPs and interns. Know Our Customer: Understand and communicate customer expectations through effective use of standard work, reporting and team communications; assure that standard processes reliably provide product meeting customer performance and schedule expectations; facilitate a culture to maintain, improve and develop effective customer relationships. Lead Across the Plant: Drive alignment between plant departments; share best practices; provide candid and respectful feedback; be seen as a great leader across the plant; assist the Plant Leader with other duties as required. Metrics Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) Process Trial Safety Review (PTSR) Pre Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA) Safe Observation Reports (SOR) Technical/performance deliverables Schedule Cost Feedback from leadership, peers and direct reports Progress on Talent Development Plan Succession Talent Plan Talent Acquisition Customer FFU Schedule attainment Quality assurance Customer complaints, including service exceptions and claim dollars Job Requirements Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related discipline Minimum of 5 years progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environment, fiberglass process experience preferred Minimum of 2 years experience leading people Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience Knowledge and Skills Computer skills: Ability to utilize Owens Corning systems and necessary software Utilizing data and data collection systems, and Six Sigma methods for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs Implementing strategic plans Impactful verbal and written communication Business and financial acumen Strong planning, resourcing and delegation skills Ability to engage and care for others starting with safety Ability to achieve results fast both individually and through teams Demonstrates and inspires company spirit An inspirational leader Abilities and Personal Characteristics Willingness to travel 20% when required to support improvements at other locations Willingness to relocate to meet future needs of the business Customer orientation: Has an external perspective and understands that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to serve customers Accomplishes the goals of the business; translates strategies into actionable operating plans; sets goals for personal accomplishment; uses measurement methods to monitor progress; quickly overcomes barriers and adapts plans to ensure goal attainment Demonstrates strong self‑awareness of own strengths, development needs and the impact of own behavior on others; consistently takes actions to improve impact Balanced sense of self‑confidence and abiding respect for others; sustains others’ strong personal wellbeing to maximize contribution; operates in a transparent fashion consistent with Owens Corning values. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Owens Corning