Operations Manager Job at Owens Corning (Edmonton)

Job Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient day-to-day operation of the Edmonton Plant. This provides leadership to production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to deliver on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people objectives while supporting a strong continuous improvement culture. The Operations Manager plays a key role in driving plant performance through disciplined execution of standard work, talent development, TPM, and collaboration with union and salaried stakeholders. This position reports to the Plant Leader.

Job Responsibility

Lead with Purpose: Drive operational excellence and build a culture where safety is non-negotiable and continuous improvement is part of every process
Shape the Future: Set a clear vision for where the plant needs to be in 1-3 years and execute strategies to achieve it
Empower People: Develop talent, recruit the best, create an engaged workforce built on trust, teamwork, recognition
Deliver Results: Use data-driven decision-making to achieve performance metrics across safety, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction
Champion Innovation: Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and process improvements that position the plant for long-term success
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders to build strong leadership capability
Support internal talent pipelines, succession planning, and skills development
Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and inclusion aligned with company values
Partner with HR on performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning
Work collaboratively within a unionized manufacturing environment, supporting respectful and productive labor relations
Partner with HR, Finance, Engineering, and Corporate Operations to deliver plant and network priorities
Communicate clearly and consistently across shifts and functions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Demonstrated experience leading teams in a safety‑critical, continuous‑operation setting
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing systems, production management, and maintenance interfaces
Proven ability to lead change and drive results through people

Nice to have

Experience in a unionized plant environment
Exposure to TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma
Experience supporting large‑scale equipment, process manufacturing, or heavy industry
Professional engineering designation or progress toward one is an asset
Mechanical aptitude required
Experience utilizing computer programs
Ability to travel, as required (0 - 5%)
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Ability to build strong team alignment and communication
Ability to coach and guide for results
Leads through safety and corporate vision
Possesses strong process and financial acumen
Possesses strong change management skills
Ability to effectively drive results in a union environment

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