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Maintenance Leader

Owens Corning
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Danville
May 15, 2025

Maintenance Leader
Location(s):


Danville, IL, US, 61834


Function:

Manufacturing
Audience:

Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:

On Site
Requisition ID:

65062

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Owens Corning Danville is a world class manufacturing organization that produces the highest quality wet-formed fiberglass mat for use in roofing and other commercial applications. Owens Corning is a global leader in insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite materials. Owens Corning Danville's mission is to provide a safe environment for our employees while producing high quality mat at the lowest cost in the industry using cutting edge processes and practices.


PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the job is to lead a maintenance team comprised of engineers, planners, supervisors and hourly maintenance technicians in a non-union work environment with a goal to strive to zero losses. The Maintenance Leader is responsible for building a culture with an unconditional commitment to safety. The position is accountable to systematically deliver stable and reliable plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, customer focus and cost.

This role is directly accountable to safely maintain all equipment within the Owens Corning Danville manufacturing plant. The successful candidate possesses a proven history of leadership and sustained performance associated with plant maintenance and reliability systems and working cross-functionally with operations to drive operational metrics focused on identifying and reducing losses. In addition, they will be responsible for the leadership, training, development, and engagement of all plant maintenance employees while growing machine availability and reliability. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and change management skills are essential to complete the tasks necessary to deliver on plant commitments.

Span of Control: Five (5) direct reports, Department of 20 employees.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead Safety for an Injury Free Work Environment



  • Demonstrates through actions, working safely is a core value by making decisions and setting direction that proves commitment to providing a safe work environment for all employees.
  • Provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors.
  • Ensures a clear and effective measurement system is followed and used to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behavior and achievements; ensures accountability.
  • Participates in work area self-inspections and accident investigations as well as recommends corrective actions to make the workplace safer.
  • Allocates resource requirements and investments required to achieve zero injuries, including systems, focused programs and leadership.
  • Leads and supports safety initiatives and processes to drive towards zero recordable injuries.
  • HRC (Hazard Recognition & Control) certified or working towards HRC certification with a clear plan/anticipated completion date.
  • Leads in the monthly safety one-on-ones with facility employees.
  • Leads through a safety lens with LPA's (Layered Process Audit) for safety, inspection of PJHA's and leading activities to provide the promotion of a facility safety culture.
  • Includes safety KPI's and KAI's as primary goals for personal performance.
  • Sustainability and Environmental Compliance / Stewardship
  • Educate team members on the safe operations of new processes, modifications or management of change (MOC) processes


Lead and Develop Talent



  • Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation.
  • Effectively staff the organization with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal and external talent to satisfy both near-term and long-term succession needs.
  • Ensure a positive, creative, diverse and collaborative work environment where employees own the success of the business.
  • Plan, promote and organize training activities to constantly elevate the capabilities of employees.
  • Establish clear and measurable performance expectations and hold direct reports accountable for delivering the goals.
  • Actively participate in talent reviews as well as invest in the growth and development of self and others to achieve sustained success.
  • Maintain documentation, track, counsel and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur.
  • Drives the team to work collaboratively, coaching and training operators in support of AM (autonomous maintenance) activities
  • Communicates effectively throughout the plant and ensures people have the right information to win
  • Attract, develop and retain the very best talent available in the market
  • Invest in the growth and development of identified high potential talent


Development and Execution of Plant Maintenance Strategy



  • Develop a execute site-level maintenance reliability strategy, plan and actions to support improved operations. Lead and advance the PM (planned maintenance) pillar and utilize daily management for PM Pillar. Identify, prioritize, plan, schedule and execute preventative and predictive maintenance orders and work orders. Monitor backlog partner with NLT on any required actions, considering outsourcing and insourcing strategies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and establishment of expectations for application of Precision Maintenance skills and holistic Predictive Maintenance technology for all installation, repair and maintenance of plant equipment.
  • Sets performance objectives for the Maintenance Department.
  • Develops and leads capital projects the TPM PM pillar.
  • Leads Maintenance Department to best-in-class safety and machine performance.
  • Maintains plant maintenance operational costs. Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies, streamline processes and leverage resources to improve cost structure.
  • Monitor and control spare parts inventory and signed out parts. Deploys 5S for maintenance and storeroom areas and establishes daily monitoring of execution.
  • Effectively collaborates and builds strong relationships with production and technical teams. Ensures PM Pillar partnership with the AM Pillars as well as other pillars.
  • Partners with operations leadership to ensure safe, predictable manufacturing processes and a stable, reliable environment. Ensure coordinated communication and direction across all shifts and through leadership.
  • Ensure effective deployment of employee/labor relations practices.
  • Prepares budgets relative to capital expenditures, manpower, production, and space forecasting necessary to meet customer demands.



Drives Elimination of Unplanned Down Time and Improved Asset Life Cycle Cost



  • Execute and continuously improve the workflow and execution of maintenance work.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis or Break Down Analysis on chronic maintenance issues or repairs.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity and reduce risk within a facility.
  • Gathers and examines cost/performance data through data bases, field information, CMMS system and other data sources to build plant actions and priorities.
  • Defines, develops, monitors, and refines asset maintenance strategies.



JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:



  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Science, Operations or equivalent professional experience
  • Seven (7) years of industrial manufacturing experience with a proven success leading a maintenance and reliability organization in a proactive, preventative manufacturing environment
  • Mechanical and electrical background


EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:



  • High working knowledge of common CMMS systems and SAP
  • TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience
  • Condition based monitoring technologies like vibration, thermography, ultra sound, motor circuit analysis, tribology
  • Reliability tools such as: Root Case Failure Analysis (RCFA), Hazard and Operability Analysis (HazOp), and Wiebull Analysis
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)
  • Controls and Automation experience in transforming plants to an increasingly automated manufacturing environment
  • Experience administering performance manage system to grow employee capabilities and hold reports accountable



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The employee should hold the following abilities:




  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
  • Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
  • Must be detail oriented and can multi-task
  • Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to prioritize and adapt to a rapidly changing environment while balancing multiple responsibilities.
  • Ability to organize and lead multi-functional teams to achieve plant objectives.
  • Action mindset to do what needs to be done to drive necessary change - gets right things done correctly
  • Lives safety values and supports corporate vision to drive productivity in operations.
  • Knowledge of industrial utilities systems.
  • Proficient in use and interpretation of analytical & statistical tools.
  • Leverages own and others' strengths.
  • Ability to build strong team alignment and communication.
  • Ability to coach and guide for results.
  • Possesses strong process and financial acumen.
  • Possesses strong change management skills.
  • Strong verbal and communication skills.
  • Ability to become technically proficient on manufacturing process and machine systems.


TRAVEL



  • Must be able to travel up to 10-20%



BEFEFITS OF WORKING AT OWENS CORNING:



  • 70 Consecutive years as a Fortune 500 Company


  • The Wall Street Journal Best-Managed Companies Top 250
  • $11 Billion in 2024 Sales Revenue
  • Presence in 31 Countries with 25,000 employees
  • Health and Wellness Opportunities
  • Adoption and Family Assistance- OC is committed to helping employees in their endeavor to build a family, including financial assistance for adoption and surrogacy
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) provides U.S. employees the opportunity to purchase Owens Corning stock at a 15 percent discount every six month
  • Parental leave- Four weeks of paid time off for all new parents; this includes both mothers and fathers at the time of birth or the adoption of a child
  • A rebate program that allows employees to receive a rebate of up to $2,000 every four years for purchases of OC's wide range of products for new construction or home improvement



Just what is it that makes Owens Corning unique? Of course, there are the products, the global reach, and the strong commitment to sustainability. Behind all of that though, it is our people and our purpose. That is our difference. We are proud to be recognized for our ongoing product, environmental and social sustainability efforts:



  • Placed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 13th consecutive year
  • Ranked No. 1 on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2022 - Four Years in a Row
  • Recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies-Sixth Consecutive Year



This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.



A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The base salary range for this position is $105,000-$137,000with 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

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 www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.






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