Job Information
Owens Corning Operations Manager 66988 in Laurel, Mississippi
Operations Manager
Location(s):
Laurel, MS, US, 39441
Function:
Manufacturing
Audience:
Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
66988
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Operations Manager creates and fulfills the monthly and quarterly production schedules that achieve Planned Revenue, Labor Contribution Margins, On-Time Delivery, and Quality. This position gives proper direction to all production employees in the Interior department to ensure customer commitments are fulfilled. The Operation Managers is responsible for manufacturing operations and implementing lean manufacturing while maximizing production. This leader is a change agent developing short and long-term goals and creating an inclusive continuous environment with an unconditional commitment to safety, waste, and employee engagement.
Reports to: Plant Leader (Manager)
Span of Control: This position has 2 direct reports, 7 indirect reports. The Interior Operations Manager responsible for the Interior plant operations employees in Laurel.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading safety and security for an injury free work environment
Leads from the OC Safety Stand: All accidents are preventable, safety is everyone's responsibility, working safely is condition of employment.
Ensures a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors.
Shows passion and caring for our people, leads from our safety stand and treats safety as the first priority.
Ensures a clear and effective measurement system is established and implemented to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behaviors and achievements as well as ensures accountability.
Knowing Our Customers
Develop a culture that embraces the realistic goal of zero defects for our customers.
Raise the level of our quality systems and service to provide a customer experience that fosters strong relations.
Ensure open communication between the facility, the sales team and our customers.
Ensure customer quality and service concerns are resolved in a timely manner.
Directing Operations
Implement strategic programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, continuous quality improvement, safety workplace, and exceed customer requirements
Develop a culture of teamwork and commitment to the customer; service and quality are what make us successful
Drives a corporate culture that focuses on facts, tangible results and behaviors
Generates monthly reports to effectively communicate program contributions, lead-times, on-time delivery, continuous improvement efforts, and manufacturing issues and needs
Provides input for selection of appropriate manufacturing equipment to ensure the most cost-efficient solution is available within company budget guidelines
Maintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities
Accomplishes staff results by communicating job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
Produces products by establishing production planning systems, m intaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, improving products and processes
Interfaces closely with Plant Quality Manager and Supply Chain Manager to effectively develop purchasing and logistical systems, inventory and production control and quality requirements
Achieves financial objectives by establishing objectives; developing budgets; controlling costs, maximizing use of available assets
Provides leadership needed to ensure the product quality meets product specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plant
Ensures efficient utilization of plant employees and equipment to meet productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting the plants business goals
Leads a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing and executing the business strategy
Works with all functional departments to actively pursue manufacturing excellence programs along with fostering a "one Plant" partnership with peers to achieve aligned goals
Develops and implements with Plant Manager an annual operating plan including capital plan, cost down projects, production department budget, eliminating non-value, and defining Six Sigma & Kaizen profit improvement programs across the plant
Identifies and resolves issues skillfully and in a timely manner
Keeps abreast of emerging technology and industry practice
Leading and Developing Talent
Lead transformative cultural change to drive value creation and innovation.
Lead with inclusive behaviors that attract and engage a diverse employee base.
Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation.
Effective staffing of the organization; competent people and the appropriate mix of internal and external talent satisfying both near-term and long-term succession needs.
Invest in the growth and development of identified high potential talent.
Build and support the development of a cohesive, high-performance leadership team that enables the success of the plant's operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
A Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering, Science, Operations or Business.
Minimum 5-7 years' experience of related experience in manufacturing management leading people in a cross-functional and complex manufacturing environment.
Experience, knowledge or training in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing
Six Sigma GB certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) manufacturing experience preferred
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to create and drive change and effectively communicate throughout the organization
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy
Driving changes through effective data collection and analysis
Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy
Previous experience as an Operations Leader, Controller, Supply Chain Leader
Business and financial acumen
Develops high performing team
Strong manufacturing standards, procedures, engineering, and technical abilities
Able t