Manufacturing Leadership Program (2027)

Owens Corning; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking candidates for its Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP) to prepare for technical or engineering roles within our manufacturing facilities. Participants will undergo 24 to 30 months of rotations—Technical, TPM, and Operations—mentored by seasoned professionals.

At program end, placement as a Manufacturing Engineer or Technical Leader at a North American OC plant. Participants gain leadership training and cross-functional exposure, with potential for various post-program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Prior internships/co-ops in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or student organizations.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate (assistance provided).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and analyze information to solve problems to optimize process.
• Investigate bottlenecks and resolve them.
• Use expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, products, and cost efficiency.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with others to improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop people leadership and enhance communication skills.

Skills

Initiative

Goal oriented

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Function: Manufacturing

Work Arrangement: On Site

Requisition ID: 70285

Who We Are:

At Owens Corningit’sour 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 oneanotherand maximize the potential of a global workplace.

Manufacturing LeadershipProgram Description:

The Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP) is designed to prepare candidates for technical or engineering roles within our manufacturing facilities, while also exposing them to leadership training early on that will help accelerate their careers with many post program career paths available, including Plant Leadership roles. Manufacturing Leadership Program participants complete the entirety of the program at an Owens Corning manufacturing plant. During this time, participants will be mentored by seasoned technical, operations, and maintenance professionals. The program will have rotations in Technical, TPM, and Operations, with the availability of a cross-functional assignment at the end of the training per the candidate’s interests.

Duration : The program spans 24to30months .

Rotations : Participants engage in rotations across various areas:

• Technical (12 months) : Involves process support, quality data analysis, and leveraging data for decision-making.
• Total Productive Maintenance (6 months) : Focuses on influential leadership through guiding a cross- functionalteam to eliminate losses in the plant using TPM principles.
• Operations (6 months) : Focuses on front-line leadership with a customer-driven approach and people management.
• Cross-Functional- Optional (6 months) : Includes aspects like operations, maintenance, safety leadership,talentand union leadership based on personal interests and plant or division strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and analyze information to solve problems tooptimizeprocess.
• Investigate to resolve bottlenecks.
• Useexpertiseto enhance manufacturing processes, products, and cost efficiency.
• Workingeffectively andcooperating with others to improve manufacturing processes.
• Developingpeopleleadership and enhancing communication skills.

Program Outcome: At the conclusion of the Manufacturing Leadership Program, you are placed in a full-time assignment as a Manufacturing Engineer or Technical Leader at a North American Owens Corning manufacturing plant.

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• Takes initiative to competitively drive results
• Executes against goals and timelines
• Team player who can connect people to solve problems

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Engineering Technology,Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineeringor relevant major and/or field
• Previousrelevant internships/co-ops in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations
• Willingness and flexibility torelocate(assistanceprovided)

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.