Manufacturing Production Manager

Owens Corning

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Manager is a high-impact leadership role at our Ocala, Florida manufacturing plant, responsible for driving excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement. This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership position within a medium-sized, 24/7 operation featuring 20+ production lines, four production supervisors, and approximately 70 hourly manufacturing employees. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on the plant floor, enjoys developing frontline talent, and knows how to translate strategy into consistent production results. With continued growth and an exciting transition to a brand-new manufacturing facility planned for Fall 2026, this position offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the site and influence how the next generation of manufacturing operations is built. The Manufacturing Production Manager is accountable for multi-shift production performance, building and sustaining a strong safety-first culture, and developing high-performing teams that deliver safe, high-quality products at the lowest possible cost. Success in this role requires strong leadership presence, the ability to lead through change, and close collaboration across functions to ensure compliance with plant and corporate standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Business, or engineering, preferred
5-7 years manufacturing leadership experience or equivalent applicable experience
Manufacturing background is mandatory
Passion for safety
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and rally a team around a shared goal
Results oriented
Strong change management skills
Resiliency to overcome challenges
Working in a team environment
Strong process and business acumen
Conduct themselves with the highest ethical and moral standards.
Ability to make decisions in the presence of ambiguity
Ability to communicate with and engage employees at all levels of the organization
Highly motived and results driven with a high energy level – has a bias for proactive action
Forward thinking leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate, lead by example, encourage teamwork and effective communication
Broad operating style, ability to adapt across cultures, environments and styles
Must be willing to relocate to the current or future locations for growth and development

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability as an Manufacturing Production Manager
Experience with TPM deployment and sustainment
Able to teach and communicate in simple, impactful terms
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
Experience ramping up production at a manufacturing facility
Can think strategically, execute a chosen direction and deliver results
Bilingual in Spanish preferred not required

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multi-shift manufacturing production operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
Build, coach, and develop four production supervisors, strengthening frontline leadership capability
Foster a safety-first manufacturing culture, ensuring consistent compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Drive performance across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and employee engagement metrics
Engage and motivate approximately 70 hourly manufacturing employees across 20+ operating lines
Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR partners
Play a key role in site growth initiatives, including preparation for the transition to a new facility in Fall 2026
Champion an Unwavering Adherence to Safety, Health, and Environmental Standards
Provide Leadership to Ensure Product Quality
Executing Strategy and Directing Operations
Work Collaboratively Across Departments and Functions
Embrace the Role of a Change Agent