Plant TPM Leader

Owens Corning•Newark, OH

About The Position

The Plant TPM Leader reports directly to the Plant Leader and enables deployment of the Plant TPM Methodology at the site. The role supports the organization’s TPM strategy for operating toward zero loss. Working with the Regional TPM Leader, Regional Pillar Leaders, Plant NLT, and plant team members, the leader develops and executes the Site TPM Masterplan, teaches the TPM methodology, coaches teams in loss elimination through TPM pillars, and assesses progress. The role is a member of the Plant NLT and serves as a TPM coach and mentor to the Plant Manager and Operations Manager. It leads and coaches the plant’s weekly and daily TPM drumbeats, builds TPM capability through a Learn Do Teach model, and helps the plant leadership team deploy a TPM operating system. The position also emphasizes safety, wellness, collaboration, change leadership, and measurable improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred, with 2+ years of TPM/Lean experience.
Prior experience with TPM deployment and leadership of AM, PM, FI, and T&D pillars, internally or externally to Owens Corning.
Demonstrated ability to improve business results by working through others.
Demonstrated ability to lead change to deliver results.
Ability to demonstrate results-oriented leadership.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to develop people and work effectively with others, including handling resistance or conflict productively.
Strong analytical reasoning, creativity, and judgment.
Customer-oriented approach and understanding of creating value for customers.
Ability to translate strategy into actionable operating plans and gain organizational support for change.
Organized, disciplined, process-oriented mindset, with an appreciation for standards and standard work.
Self-awareness and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to simplify complex situations and communicate workable fundamentals clearly.
Ability to maintain poise under pressure and demonstrate an optimistic nature.
Ability to travel 5–10%.

Nice To Haves

TPM (JIPM) certification.
Proven track record of successful TPM implementation in a plant environment.
Functional leadership experience in a complex environment.
Experience deploying major programs.
Pillar Leader experience in AM, PM, and FI.
Experience leading an AM Team through AM Step 3.
Experience leading a Daily Management Huddle.
Project Leader or Project Manager experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a focus on safety in all TPM initiatives and use TPM methodologies to continue the journey toward zero incidents.
Adhere to and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and standards; support and participate in wellness and community initiatives.
Work with the Plant NLT to develop a site TPM Masterplan linked to plant objectives and loss elimination.
Engage and inspire teams across levels and functions to achieve results through TPM pillars, and build support and shared accountability for deployment.
Partner with internal and external consultants to support and implement TPM effectively.
Serve as a member of the Plant NLT and as TPM coach and mentor to the Plant Manager and Operations Manager.
Coach and mentor teams in the use of TPM methodologies and build site capability through the Learn Do Teach model.
Develop and deliver training to build TPM knowledge, awareness, and capability across the plant.
Anticipate and eliminate barriers to success.
Identify, track, and communicate metrics that measure TPM progress.
Recognize successes in sustaining TPM systems and building TPM capabilities.
Lead the weekly TPM drumbeat in the plant and coach the daily TPM drumbeat.