The Technical Leader will report directly to the Site Leader and will be responsible for applying analytical solutions, using Lean/6 Sigma methodologies, to chronic and/or complex problems within plant or division operations. In addition, the Technical Leader will be responsible for the development and execution of plant process improvement strategies. As a member of the Site’s Natural Leadership Team (NLT), the Technical Leader is responsible for directing the work of others and self to ensure goals set forth by self, Site Leader, Division, and Company are achieved consistently. The Technical Leader will be responsible for leading and developing direct reports.
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Responsibilities
Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities
Ensuring a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is a first priority
Ensuring that all control plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to the technical operation of the production lines ensure the safety of employees
Developing risk assessments for critical tasks
Leading and Developing Talent
Training primary employees in the manufacturing process
Training employees in process control procedures
Working with employees to develop and implement Operator Control Plans
Partnering with Maintenance to develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance plans for equipment to ensure employee understanding and ownership
Knowing our Customers
Identifying, understanding, and teaching others the Critical Product Characteristics required to provide our customers with a quality product
Developing and implementing procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
Quality Assurance
Customer Complaints including Service Exceptions and Claim Dollars
Total Productive Maintenance
Serve as TPM Pillar Leader to develop excellence in use of TPM methodologies and change leadership
Create and develop the team and pillar strategy for Focused Improvement and Quality Maintenance.
Align FI and QM Pillars to achieve plant and business KPI’s and KAI’s.
Utilize Focus Improvement tools to problem solve.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, with a working knowledge of engineering and statistical principles.
Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in an Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical or Process Engineering role – OR graduate of the Owens Corning Manufacturing Leadership Program.
Lean/Six Sigma; Green Belt (Black Belt preferred)
Process Modeling
Process Controls
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
The employee should hold the following abilities:
Ability to train and coach others
Must have strong process acumen
Proficient with MS Office Suite; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience working with an ERP system, SAP experience is an asset.
Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The employee should possess the ability to:
Be exposed to temperature extremes
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
Be exposed to asphalt smells
Able to wear applicable PPE for up to 12 hours
The base salary range for this position is $82,000-120,000 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
Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge 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 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Wholesale Building Materials
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