Operations Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Operations Manager is accountable for providing leadership for the 24/7 manufacturing operation, shift leaders and associated processes. The successful candidate must have strong leadership skills while driving a culture focused on zero-accidents, zero customer complaints, employee engagement, world class housekeeping and drive the change needed to meet business objectives.

The position reports directly to the Operations Leader and is an integral partner in executing the operations strategy for the plant.

Reports to : Operations Leader

Job Responsibilities

Leading Safety

• Leads with the OC Safety Brand “Safer Together” and leads with all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone’s responsibility, working safely is condition of employment
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety and housekeeping
• Upholds sustainability and environmental compliance/stewardship
  
  

Safety Metrics – RIR, injuries, near miss reporting, behavior-based safety, SAFE/Critical 6

Knowing Our Customers

• Quality – Assists in driving to zero defects
• Partner with peers, manufacturing engineers, etc. to clearly understand customer’s FFU’s and constantly meet/exceed customer expectations
  
  

Metrics - Customer Fitness for use (FFU), Schedule Attainment, Customer Complaints

Leading Operational Performance

• Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, productivity and quality performance
• Set clear and measurable performance expectations, in line with plant goals; communicating and ensuring results are achieved for self and direct reports
• Effective deployment of employee/labor relations practices (building a strong partnership)
• Ensure the Daily Management process is working effectively and efficiently in all areas of responsibility
• Drive a reduction in losses through Autonomous Maintenance
• Partner with other departments and TPM Pillars to achieve plant priorities
  
  

Metrics - Performance against operating plan, Conversion Efficiency (CE), Volume, Cost per lb, environmental Compliance AM Expansion Plan

Leading and Developing Talent

• Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation, and utilization of people
• Effectively staff the organization
• Attract, develop, and retain the very best talent
  
  

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Direct supervision experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting
  
  

Preferred Experience

• TPM experience preferred
• Experience in dealing with union operations
• 4 year College/University Degree in Business or Engineering is preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Lead Safety
• Strong leadership competencies (Attention to detail, Sense of Urgency, Strong Execution, Initiative, Self Starter)
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects
• Logic, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
• Demonstrates a strong self-awareness of one’s own strengths and development needs
• Analytical and Strategic. Able to simplify a complex problem and establish a course of action
• Listens to others and is able to think outside of the box
• 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
• Building strong teams
• Strong process, engineering, and technical abilities
• Able to achieve results both individually and through others
  
  

About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – 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 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 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.