Plant Leader

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As the Site Leader for the greenfield startup in Prattville, Alabama, responsibility will include working with the Startup Program Manager. While the Program Manager will lead the startup project, the Site Leader will be involved in the construction, commissioning, vertical start up, ensuring project timelines and milestones are met for operation of the new manufacturing facility. The Site Leader is accountable to implement an inclusive culture, organizational strategies, standards, practices, leading business changes and the continuous growth and development of the Prattville Asphalt and Roofing Plants.

The Site Leader owns the financial performance of the site and is responsible for plant cost. The Site Leader is also an integral partner in executing the operations strategy for the business. They are expected to lead from an outside-in perspective, understand what is necessary for the customer to be successful and manage and oversee all operations through the TPM Operating System - providing vision, strategy, and leadership to achieve and maintain the highest standards of Safety, Engagement, Cost, Productivity, Efficiency, Quality, Talent Development and Customer Service.

In addition, the Site Leader collaborates closely with other Site Leaders and leadership across the business to leverage One Company best practices focused on eliminating waste, serving our customers and growing and developing our people. The Site Leader is also an active member of the community and represents Owens Corning’s interest in local affairs.

Reports to :
Operations Director – East

Span of Control :
This position has 6 direct reports and overall responsibility for approximately 135 primary employees in this start up facility.

• 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
• Allocates resources and identifies investments required on systems, focused programs and leadership to strive for zero injuries
• 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

• Involvement with the Capital Delivery Team who will ultimately have accountability for the construction and commissioning of the new manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate with capital delivery and engineering teams to ensure the facility is designed and built to meet production requirements and quality standards.
• Develop and implement operational plans to achieve production targets and maximize efficiency
• Collaborates with the Human Resources Team on hiring and training of the plant team, including production operator, technical leads and maintenance

• Continuously builds insight into the business’s market, customer base and strategies
• Creates an environment where all employees are focused on serving our customers
• Develops relationships with customers to understand what it takes to ensure high quality products as defined by our customers and develops solutions to better serve our customers
• Ensures the supply of consistent quality products in a timely manner and superior customer experience that fosters customer loyalty and strong relationships; operates with a zero-defect mindset
• Gains alignment and relationship with commercial and sales team.