Senior Operations Program Lead - Cross-Functional Transformation

Owens Corning; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Plano, Texas is seeking a Program Lead (Operations Program Manager) to drive large-scale manufacturing initiatives across sites, aligning engineering, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams.

You will develop plans, monitor progress, and deliver improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and profitability while leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations management or large-scale manufacturing project management.
• Lean-Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black Belt certification required; others considered
• Experience with Lean Material Replenishment, Flow Systems and TPM
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field
• PMP certification preferred; finance/P&L experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of large-scale strategic initiatives from ideation to closure across the North American manufacturing network.
• Align remote stakeholders around common objectives and maintain accountability.
• Develop project plans including scope, resourcing, timing, and budget.
• Monitor and communicate performance status and escalations to leadership.
• Create countermeasures for missed milestones and expedite resolutions.
• Foster a collaborative environment to develop employees and ensure long-term stability.
• Own realization of business benefits and operational performance improvements.
• Influence senior leaders and site leadership without direct authority.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

PMP (preferred)

P&L experience

Manufacturing operations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Owens Corning in Plano, Texas is seeking a Program Lead (Operations Program Manager) to drive large-scale manufacturing initiatives across sites, aligning engineering, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams.

You will develop plans, monitor progress, and deliver improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and profitability while leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.