Maintenance Manufacturing Leadership Program (2027)

Owens Corning; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning offers a Maintenance Manufacturing Leadership Program at its US manufacturing plants. The 24–30 month rotational program provides technical and leadership training, with mentoring from experienced maintenance and engineering professionals to improve efficiency and develop manufacturing solutions.

Participants rotate through Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Leadership, Reliability Engineering, and Capital Project Management, culminating in a full-time Maintenance Supervisor/Leader

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science (or relevant major).
• Internships/co-ops in a glass melting/furnace manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations.
• Willingness to relocate (relocation assistance provided).

Responsibilities

• Engage in preventative maintenance programs and procedures for plant equipment.
• Investigate and resolve work in process problems.
• Maintain production equipment to meet standards and minimize downtime.
• Focus on safety, automation, digitalization, strategic asset management, and data analytics.
• Develop skills in safety leadership, project engineering, reliability processes, maintenance planning, and supervisory leadership.
• Recommend and implement improvements for operations, equipment, and documentation.
• Utilize ERP systems and TPM methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Data analytics

Project engineering

Relocation willingness

Education

Ceramic engineering

Chemical engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Materials science

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are

At Owens Corning it’s our people that make the difference. We foster an inclusive environment where all Owens Corning employees are heard and appreciated for the value each distinct voice brings to the team. Each employee has the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, learn from one another and maximize the potential of a global workplace.

Who We Are

At Owens Corning it’s our people that make the difference. We foster an inclusive environment where all Owens Corning employees are heard and appreciated for the value each distinct voice brings to the team. Each employee has the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, learn from one another and maximize the potential of a global workplace.

Maintenance Manufacturing Leadership Program Description

The Maintenance Manufacturing Leadership Program is rotational program focused on technical and leadership training at an Owens Corning manufacturing plant. Participants will be mentored by experienced maintenance and engineering professionals to improve efficiency and develop manufacturing solutions. The program includes opportunities for leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Duration : The program spans 24 to 30 months.

Rotations : Participants engage in rotations across various areas:

• Maintenance Planning (6 months) : Focused on optimizing maintenance processes and scheduling.
• Maintenance Leadership (6 months) : Managing daily operations, overseeing maintenance activities and teams, gaining exposure to leading a department & long-term planning.
• Reliability Engineering (6 months) : Emphasizes improving equipment reliability and performance.
• Capital Project Management (6 months) : Provides exposure to managing projects related to plant infrastructure and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in preventative maintenance programs and procedures for plant equipment.
• Investigate and resolve work in process problems.
• Maintain production equipment to meet organizational standards and minimize downtime.
• Focus on safety, automation, digitalization, strategic asset management, and data analytics.
• Develop skills in safety leadership, project engineering, reliability processes, maintenance planning, and supervisory leadership.
• Recommend and implement improvements for operations, equipment, and documentation.
• Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Total Productive Maintenance methodologies.

Program Outcome: Upon completion, participants will be placed in a full-time assignment as a Maintenance Supervisor/Leader at a North American Owens Corning manufacturing plant.

What We’re Looking For: An enthusiastic candidate who takes initiative, drives results, and creatively navigates tasks. The ideal candidate demonstrates a desire to develop technical and leadership capabilities in a manufacturing environment.

Selection Criteria

• A Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or relevant major and/or field
• Previous internships/co-ops within a glass melting/furnace manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate (assistance provided)

Location of Assignment:

Participants are based at various manufacturing sites in the US.

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.