Regional TPM Leader

The TPM Leader – North American Building Insulation will drive the successful deployment of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy throughout Building Insulation plants of the Insulation business in North America. The role is accountable for deploying appropriate TPM methodology and developing improvement programs across all facilities, while monitoring and reporting progress. The candidate will work closely with the Operations Director – Building Insulation and functional leaders to drive loss elimination across TPM pillars.

Job Responsibilities

Lead for Safety Excellence

• Maintain focus on safety in all TPM efforts
• Use TPM methodologies to continue march to zero incidents
• Adhere to and continuously improve all safety policies, procedures, and standards
  
  

Lead the Business TPM Network – 20%

• Build support and shared accountability for successful deployment of TPM
• Implement process to assure effective best practice sharing and accelerate mutual progress
• Serve as mentor/coach to develop excellence in use of TPM methodologies and change leadership
• Lead, coach, and solicit input from team members to drive successful execution of global, regional and plant goals
• Facilitate / coordinate training, as needed
  
  

Deploy the TPM Strategy – 40%

• Facilitate major Initiatives and drive a Zero Injury, Zero Defect, Zero Loss Culture
• Proactively share information that advances organizational goals
• Support and drive root cause analysis, and measure the effectiveness of corrective action(s)
• Lead the rapid improvements in Safety, Quality and Performance by using relevant tools and techniques
  
  

Drive Manufacturing Productivity – 40%

• Develop strategies and tactics to improve business results through development and execution of TPM efforts across the Insulation Operations network
• Monitor, audit and assess progress against the Insulation Operations strategy
• Develop and communicate clear and measurable performance expectations; participate in performance reviews
  
  

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• Extensive experience in TPM (JIPM) deployment and leadership
  
  

Experience

• 7 years progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environment,
• Insulation manufacturing experience a plus
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
• TPM (JIPM) certification desirable
• Functional leadership across a multi-site network
• Influence leadership in a complex environment
• Major programs deployment
• Organizational change leadership
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and lead multi-functional teams to achieve business objectives
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence behaviors, negotiate and resolve challenges
• Ability to develop clear and measurable tactics aligned with the business realities
• Knowledge of organizational development & change management practices
• The ability to analyze, hypothesize, plan, communicate and implement in a highly collaborative environment
• A proven ability to operate effectively in a rapidly changing environment where analytical skills, technical depth, collaboration and leadership agility are equally important; a strategic thinker who is operationally focused and capable in managing diverse agendas and personalities
• A sought-after advisor, mentor, thinker – within and beyond the TPM arena
• Self-aware, self-motivated and self-confident individual who is comfortable and capable in operating with varying levels of direction who thrives in a dynamic environment as a leader influencing change and growth
• An overt simplifier who can effectively and appropriately distill and reduce complex situations, goals, tasks and opportunities to a workable set of fundamentals so that all team members can understand, align and take action
• Maintains poise under pressure and readily demonstrates an optimistic nature
• A highly capable problem solver who is consistently invited to solve complex, cross-functional and meaningful challenges in a value-added way
• Long-term thinker and proactive leader – capable of understanding and translating the big picture to actionable plans and activities
• Data-driven realist focused on doing the right thing for the company optimally capable of balancing need, risk and impact with urgency
  
  

The base salary range for this position is $144,000 to $187,000 with the potential for up to an additional 25% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

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.