Complex Leader

Job Title: Complex Leader

The Complex Leader is accountable for providing support for our 24/7 manufacturing operation, shift leaders and associated processes. This person must have a strong sense of personal commitment towards the business and our customers; an ability to foster teamwork throughout the organization; communicate effectively with all levels ranging from primary workforce to plant leadership. The Complex Leader must build a culture of trust, respect and accountability in a Union environment. In addition, the individual in this position helps to implement organizational strategies, standards and practices enrolling employees to achieve the Plant’s business strategy and deliver results.

Reports to:  Operations Leader

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Live the Safety Stand
   • Ensure a safe work environment through strict adherence to OC safety policies and procedures
   • Drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety and housekeeping Know and communicate safety message with focus on developing zero injury culture

1. Manage Operations

• Identifies and drives continuous improvement efforts through standardized work to improve cost, increase year-over-year productivity and reduce quality related issues for our customers
• Sets clear and measurable performance expectations, in line with plant goals; communicating and ensuring results are achieved for self and direct reports
• Proactively analyzes and manages all relative operations performance metrics making improvements to efficiencies, quality and cost
• Provides clear expectations and accountability to effectively lead frontline leadership and hourly teams.
• Effectively leverages loss tracking systems to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Operate with zero environmental non-conformities to applicable company, government and regulatory policies
• Ensure the quality systems are utilized to provide a consistent product that meets manufacturing specifications
• Ensure effective deployment of employee/labor relations practices (building strong partnership)

1. Talent Development/Employee Relations

• Set clear and measurable performance expectations for self and direct reports aligning with the Kansas City Plant, Division and Corporate goals
• Establish an engaged workforce characterized by mutual trust, open communications, teamwork, and recognition
• Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation and utilization of people
• Maintain documentation, track, counsel and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur

1. Customer Focus

• Partner with peers, manufacturing engineers, process engineers, etc to clearly understand process and customers so that Kansas City can meet/exceed customer expectations
• Assists in driving to zero defects or failures to customer

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related discipline required
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience leading people in a complex manufacturing environment

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading in a union environment preferred
• Six Sigma certification and Lean manufacturing experience preferred
• Willingness to relocate in the future with OC

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Business and financial acumen
• Ability to compile and utilize data and/or Six Sigma methods for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
• Creating and implementing strategic and operations plans
• Leading and motivating peers, direct reports and primary workforce  
• Effective with verbal and written communication
• Strong planning, resourcing and effective delegation skills
• Able to engage and care for others starting with safety
• Capable of achieving results fast both individually and through teams

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

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.