Digital Program Lead. Newark Move Collective

Digital Program Lead

Location(s):
Granville, OH, US;
Waxahachie, TX, US;
Fairburn, GA, US;
Kansas City, KS, US;
Newark, OH, US

Function:
Manufacturing

Audience:
Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

PURPOSE OF JOB:
We are seeking a forward‑thinking Digital Program Lead to execute the digital transformation strategy across our manufacturing operations. This role is designed to drive digital enablement solutions that close performance gaps, create business value, and support scalable, data‑driven decision‑making. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing, a strong technical foundation, and a passion for solutions that provide value to our frontline teams.

Scope extends beyond a single plant: convert pilots into enterprise‑ready standards and templates, partner with regional/divisional experts and site champions to deploy solutions consistently, and ensure knowledge capture and reuse (OPLs, SOPs, playbooks, videos) to reduce variability across plants.

Leader, Digital Portfolio Program Leader

Within 50 miles of one of the following MNF or Office Locations:
Waxahachie, TX;
Kansas City, KS;
Toledo, OH;
Granville, OH;
Delmar, NY;
Fairburn, GA;
Rockford, IL;
Tallmadge, OH

20–40% for pre‑planned activities such as site support, to support pilots, project/technology roll‑out, site assessments, and network standardization activities.

Solution Design & Standardization:
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to convert plant‑level successes into scalable standards for processes, people, data, and tools.

Portfolio Management and Execution:
Plan and execute network rollouts from pilot to scale, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and driving consistent adoption.

Change Leadership:
Lead change management initiatives, including strategies, communication plans, and campaigns to support technology and process adoption. Define and promote best practices for implementing digital transformation technologies across the business.

Frontline Enablement & Learning at Scale:
Capture and document lessons learned; publish to a central knowledge hub for reuse across plants and shifts. Simplify complex technical concepts, design engaging learning experiences, and coach frontline teams to accelerate adoption of digital solutions.

Performance Monitoring & Benchmarking:
Track adoption of standards across plants, replication speed, and TPM digital maturity. Deploy targeted support and resources to sites with low adoption or performance gaps. Monitor project progress using scorecards aligned to key metrics; provide regular updates to stakeholders. Measure ROI of digital investments (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains) and implement continuous improvement actions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience‑based technical expertise; 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; proven ability to lead new initiatives and cross‑functional teams in complex, multi‑site environments; comfortable with technology and passionate about enabling others through training and knowledge sharing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Apply the TPM OC Way to stabilize processes; convert chronic losses to standards. Influence without authority; guide multi‑plant adoption and sustainment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Be curious and motivated to think differently, asking excellent questions and refusing to accept the status quo. Implement new products, processes, standards, or operational plans that impact functional results.

Standardization Rate: % of plants using approved templates/standards.

Replication Speed: time from pilot success to network deployment.

Stability & Flow: OEE, time‑in‑centerline, MTTR.

Knowledge Reuse & Adoption: OPL/SOP reuse across plants.

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.