Plant Leader: Lean, TPM, and Operations Excellence

Owens Corning; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning Non-Woven Technology LLC. seeks a Plant Leader in Aiken, SC to oversee the entire manufacturing facility and drive best-in-class performance through TPM, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include directing production, safety, quality, and operational metrics; collaborating with plant leaders and corporate teams; and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while achieving on-time delivery and cost targets. 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field required.
• Five years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience with TPM, continuous manufacturing, and OEE focus.
• Experience leading TPM pillars, Kaizens, QC Story, and PM Analysis.
• Proven ability to drive safety, quality, cost reduction, and on-time deliveries.
• Proven collaboration with finance, sales, and operations; strong problem-solving using root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing facility operations and drive TPM-based improvements.
• Lead safety, quality, and efficiency to meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Develop production schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with finance, sales, and leadership to optimize profitability and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Continuous improvement

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Six Sigma

Minitab

AutoCAD

Job description

Owens Corning Non-Woven Technology LLC. seeks a Plant Leader in Aiken, SC to oversee the entire manufacturing facility and drive best-in-class performance through TPM, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include directing production, safety, quality, and operational metrics; collaborating with plant leaders and corporate teams; and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while achieving on-time delivery and cost targets. 10% travel may be required.