Job Title: Valleyfield Plant Leader
OC Business Title: Plant Leader
Location: Valleyfield, Quebec
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Plant Leader position is accountable to implement an inclusive culture, organizational strategies, standards, practices, leading business changes and the continuous growth and development of the Valleyfield Plant. The Plant Leader owns the financial performance of the site and is responsible for plant cost. The Plant 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 Plant Leader collaborates closely with other Plant 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 Plant Leader is also an active member of the community and represents Owens Corning’s interest in local affairs.
Reports to: Operations Director
Span of Control: This position has 5 direct reports and overall responsibility for approximately 55 primary employees.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading safety and security for an injury free work environment
Leads from the OC Safety Stand of Safer Together: 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
Knowing the business and our customers
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.
Executing business strategy and directing operations to drive towards manufacturing excellence
Leads with a clear view of where the organization needs to be in 1-3 years; communicating strategic direction to employees and how it fits with the day-to-day actions and results being driven
Provides guidance to the technical leadership in the plant
Identifies and drives continuous improvement efforts through both the personal use and promotion of standardized work to cut cost and improve productivity and quality
Drives cost leadership by engaging employees across the organization, identifying improvement opportunities and executing against them
Sets clear and measurable performance expectations, in line with division and corporate goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relevant operations performance metrics
Oversees the development of a comprehensive annual capital budget and operations plan; initiates timely and appropriate capital requests to maintain or enhance plant performance necessary to meet customer needs
Operates with zero environmental non-conformities to applicable company, government and regulatory policies
Continuously improves the plant operations environmental footprint consistent with company goals and community interests
Developing a positive employee relations environment
Ensures a positive, creative, diverse and collaborative work environment where employees own the success of the business
Selects talent based on business needs; ensures the proper trainings, tools, processes and systems are in place to empower our people to deliver against performance expectations
Creates an environment where all employees are engaged, empowered and focused on serving our customers
Monitors labor activities and leverages employee relations resources as appropriate to ensure compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations
Participates in collective bargaining agreement negotiations as an employer representative.
Establishes OC as an employer of choice in the local market
Builds a facility worthy of being used as marketing and communications platform, both internal and external
Maintains productive relationships with key political and community decision makers and represents the company in relevant community matters
Leading and Developing Talent
Creates an inclusive environment where employees understand their unique contributions and feel empowered to unlock their full potential.
Leads with integrity, passion and creates an environment of appreciation for all.
Builds collaborative and engaged teams through shared goals, open communication, and celebration of team success.
Creates “complete” jobs with strong accountability and development opportunities
Creates an environment where talent is developed, and their full potential is realized
Effectively builds a diverse team with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal promotions and external recruitment to satisfy both near-term performance and long-term succession needs as well as ensure the sustained success of the business
Invests in the growth and development of direct reports and other identified talent in the organization; Be engaged in personal development as well
Ensures alignment with functional leadership (e.g., finance, safety, human resources) on performance management and talent development
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree required
8+Yrs. Minimum work experience in a manufacturing environment
A minimum of three years’ experience in leading people in a cross-functional and complex environment
Demonstrated project or process management skill
Highly organized, resilient and self-motivated
EXPERIENCE
Exposure to cross-functional team leadership or participation within the organization
Experience in discrete manufacturing a plus
A history of hiring, growing and promoting talent within an organization
Demonstrated ability of coaching and guiding for results
Demonstrated success of engaging others
TPM experience preferred
Experience in driving results and improving function, team or area productivity
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer skills – the ability to utilize OC systems and the software necessary for this role
Able to utilize data driven problem solving methods for decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
Able to create and implement strategic and operations plans
Leading and motivating peers, managers and subordinates
Able to influence and engage people across the plant and the company
Effective verbal & written communication skills
Business and Financial acumen
Strong planning, resourcing and delegation skills
Able to engage and care for others starting with safety
Able to achieve results fast both individually and through teams
Able to collaborate and foster teamwork
Demonstrated success in working closely with peers for the good of the business- other plant leaders, COE, S&T, Supply Chain
Customer orientation: Has an external perspective and understands that all business opportunities start with knowing customers’ needs as well as competitively executing against costumer expectations
Able to develop people
Embraces and helps drive division initiatives throughout the business unit and is willing and able to take on additional division type assignments as needed
Able to competitively drive results
Able to inspire and energize others
Excellent performance management skills and be able to differentiate rewards based on the performance of individuals
Able to engage self and others in learning
Ability to travel as needed
