Continuous Improvement Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The TPM Leader will drive the successful deployment of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy in the Aiken Nonwovens Plant. This role is a member of the Plant's Natural Leadership Team (NLT) and is accountable for deploying appropriate TPM methodology and developing improvement programs in the facility, while monitoring and reporting progress. The TPM Leader will work closely with plant and functional leaders to drive loss elimination across the TPM pillars.

Reports to: This position reports directly to the Plant Leader with dotted-line functional reporting relationship to the Regional TPM Leader and Director of TPM for the Nonwovens Business.

Span of Control: No Direct Reports

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead for Safety Excellence

• Maintain focus on safety in all TPM efforts
• Use TPM methodologies to continue march to zero incidents
• Adhere to and continuously improve all safety policies, procedures, and standards

Lead the Plant TPM Efforts

• Build support and shared accountability for successful deployment of TPM
• Implement process to assure effective best practice sharing and accelerate mutual progress
• Serve as mentor/coach to develop excellence in use of TPM methodologies and change leadership
• Lead, coach, and solicit input from team members to drive successful execution of global, regional and plant goals
• Facilitate / coordinate training, as needed

Deploy the TPM Strategy

• Facilitate major plant Initiatives and drive a Zero Injury, Zero Defect, Zero Loss Culture
• Proactively share information that advances organizational goals
• Support and drive root cause analysis, and measure the effectiveness of corrective actions
• Lead rapid improvements in Safety, Quality and Performance by using relevant tools and techniques

Drive Manufacturing Productivity

• Develop a clear understanding of all losses at the plant level to identify gap to zero loss across all key measures
• Develop strategies and tactics to improve business results through development and execution of TPM efforts
• Monitor, audit and assess progress against the Insulation Operations strategy
• Develop and communicate clear and measurable performance expectations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ Years experience in TPM deployment and leadership in a manufacturing operation
• Experience developing strategic plans and execution against those plans

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• TPM (JIPM) certification desirable
• Influence leadership in a complex environment
• Organizational change leadership

Experience & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and lead multi-functional teams to achieve business objectives
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence behaviors, negotiate and resolve challenges
• Ability to develop clear and measurable tactics aligned with the business realities
• Knowledge of organizational development & change management practices
• The ability to analyze, hypothesize, plan, communicate and implement in a highly collaborative environment
• A proven ability to operate effectively in a rapidly changing environment where analytical skills, technical depth, collaboration, and leadership agility are equally important; a strategic thinker who is operationally focused and capable in managing diverse agendas and personalities
• A sought-after advisor, mentor, thinker - within and beyond the TPM arena
• Self-aware, self-motivated, and self-confident individual who is comfortable and capable in operating with varying levels of direction who thrives in a dynamic environment as a leader influencing change and growth
• An overt simplifier who can effectively and appropriately distill and reduce complex situations, goals, tasks, and opportunities to a workable set of fundamentals so that all team members can understand, align, and take action.
• Maintains poise under pressure and readily demonstrates an optimistic nature
• A highly capable problem solver who is consistently invited to solve complex, cross-functional, and meaningful challenges in a value-added way
• Long-term thinker and proactive leader - capable of understanding and translating the big picture to actionable plans and activities
• Data-driven realist focused on doing the right thing for the company optimally capable of balancing need, risk, and impact with urgency

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.

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