Strategic Operations Transformation Lead

Owens Corning; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Program Lead (Operations Program Manager) to drive large-scale manufacturing initiatives spanning sites, engineering, supply chain, finance and commercial teams.

You will develop plans, track progress, and lead teams to deliver safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and productivity gains with 25–50% travel. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years operations management and/or large-scale manufacturing capital project management experience.
• Lean-Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black Belt training required; other comparable LSS certifications may be considered.
• Experience with Lean Material Replenishment, Flow Systems (Replenishment Pull Systems, CONWIP, Heijunka, Tugger Train), and Total Productive Maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain, or related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred; PMP certification preferred but not required.
• P&L responsibility is a plus; experience in discrete and continuous manufacturing environments, make-to-order and build-to-stock models.
• Bilingual is a plus; geographic preference Charlotte or Dallas area; travel 25-50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead large scale strategic initiative deployment from ideation to project closure in the North American manufacturing network.
• Align remote stakeholders around common business objectives and maintain accountability.
• Develop project plans that include scope, resourcing, timing, and budget.
• Effectively monitor and communicate performance status and escalations across leadership levels.
• Develop countermeasures for missed milestones and expedite issue resolution.
• Foster a collaborative environment to continuously develop employees and ensure long-term operational stability.
• Accountable for realization of business benefits and operational performance improvements.
• Influences senior leaders and site leadership teams without direct authority.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Lean-Six Sigma Greenbelt/Black Belt

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/operations management/supply chain or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Owens Corning in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Program Lead (Operations Program Manager) to drive large-scale manufacturing initiatives spanning sites, engineering, supply chain, finance and commercial teams.

You will develop plans, track progress, and lead teams to deliver safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and productivity gains with 25–50% travel. Strong leadership and communication are essential.