Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

This position will lead the Maintenance team for the Batch, Binder, Utilities & Facilities areas for the Newark Plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance process. They must demonstrate the ability to motivate people and must be viewed as a clear and credible communicator. They must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect with plant employees and leaders.

Reports to:

Wool Plant Maintenance Leader Span of Control: 10-15 Primary Maintenance Team

Job Responsibilities

• Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.
• Ensuring a safe, clean environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is the first priority.
• Control/Reduce Operating Cost. Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies, streamline processes and leverage resources in order to reduce cost.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on chronic maintenance issues or repairs.
• Establish a World Class Housekeeping and 5S Environment.
• Execute effective PM and work order programs using predictive and preventive technologies.
• Develop solutions that improve reliability.
• Respond to unplanned downtime events with a sense of urgency with attention to safety and detail.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Operation and a minimum of 1-3 years of industrial manufacturing/maintenance supervisory assignments.
• In lieu of a degree, 5 or more years of relevant experience may suffice.
• Ability to make decisions based on facts and / or data including having the basic mathematics and technical skills to analyze data, interpret graphs, and combine related data.
• Ability to lead unionized hourly employees.
• Ability to create and drive change and effectively communicate to all levels in the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as effectively facilitate open two-way communication both within and outside of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly organized and able to adapt to constantly changing demands and priorities.
• Must be results-oriented with high level of self-direction, initiative and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Able to work closely with the Production Department in a team-based environment that is designed to manage in a manner that will ensure continuously improving machine performance and employee efficiency.
• Knowledge of Compressed Air Systems, Underground gas & water systems, and Facilities Maintenance.
• Knowledge of Power Systems a plus.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live.

Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit  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.